We have two grandchildren new to college this year, in Connecticut and Virginia, and while I wanted to continue giving them valentine goodies, I also wanted to encourage them in this new phase of their lives.
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So I turned to the seed catalog and my word pool - remember that wonderful idea from poemcrazy by Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge? I love re-reading that book.
These found poems went into their boxes of chocolate chip cookies and favorite candy bars. Just so they'll remember I'm cheering for them.
What wonderful V-Day gifts -- I'm sure your found poems will be the highlights of their day!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Joyce! Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours ♥️
ReplyDeleteSpecial gifts for sending them your love, Joyce. I didn't do as much, but do want my grandson who's also in his first year of college to know that I'm thinking of him every day! Yes to Poem Crazy! And Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, Joyce! I'm sure they were appreciated. Yes, I still pull out my copy of Poem Crazy every once in a while. : )
ReplyDeleteYour grandkids are so lucky to have you cheering them on so... I love the found poems. Thanks for this, and happy V Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea, I'll bet your grandkids loved their packages and poems!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to get cookies AND poetry for Valentine's Day from grandma. Both of your found poems show your confidence in these young people. Your post is reminding me to pull Poemcrazy off the shelf.
ReplyDeleteCookies, candy and poetry!? That's the perfect Valentine trifecta!
ReplyDeleteHow kind...and CLEVER!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely gifts!
ReplyDeleteRallying poem gifts– I'm sure they are enjoying them–and I like "PoemCrazy" too, thanks Joyce!
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