Torch Play …

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 21 Nov 2015
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10 comments
 

“Off! On! Off! On!
Now I see them!
now it’s gone!

When it’s dark,
I think
I remember the way
to the bed, to the door,
to the sink …

but I bump in a lump,
and stub my toe …
which way to go?
then I bang my knee
– oh! I’ve got to see!

(Click! Light!)
 … wasn’t far off my track
– I think I’ll go back
and try again …”

[IP: dark and light]

Certificate U
Poem
Families
Children's
Humour
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

a charming response to the IP!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you! It was a bit of fun while I was trying to bake a Christmas cake! I like remembering a child's point of view sometimes. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by loquaciousicity on

Funny, funny...

but when I'm in that situation, I can't even find the light... smiley

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Terry, glad I gave you a bit of fun. As for finding the switch, I guess children have their torch at the ready when they're playing/experimenting! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

This was fun to read. You always manage to find something to say about just about any subject.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. Glad it was. Those IP ideas do seem to stick in the back of my mind, and suddenly lead to a train of thought! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A fun take on the IP Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jenny! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

I have spent many a year tying to find my way in the dark.  Early shifts saw me do just that rather than put on all the lights and wake my wife.  I loved this.  It could so easily have been written for me.  Great fun.  Well done.

forest

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thanks, forest. Nice to know it's giving fun! Rhiannon