I LOVE poetry, and my favorite collection is The Random House Book of Poetry for Children, a book my parents got for me in 1991. I know, because they wrote in it. Having that memory of love… my true adoration of the written word instilled in me from my parents means so much to me.
I chose two of my favorite poems from the book… one I like to read to Addie. For me, it brings to light how the little things matter, and how we hold our world in the palm of our hands each day. Cherish those moments, I swear it says. Know that you make a difference.
Auguries of Innocence
To see a World in a grain of sand,
And a Heaven in a wild flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And Eternity in an hour.William Blake
And finally, one that describes how I feel as a stay at home parent. Somehow, we’ve all gotten lost in the idea that being a stay at home parent is less than. It makes me cringe. I always thought I would go back to work… instead, I birthed my work. Literally and figuratively. I always wanted to be a mother. I always wanted to write. What better way than to be a mother and blogger?
This week my friends and mentors Sarah, of Sweet ‘lil You, and Carrie, of Huppie Mama, reminded me that in the 3 years since I started this blog, it’s grown immensely. I get to share our story, proving that disability is something to embrace and advocate for, dwarfism is beautiful, and breasts were made for feeding. There is a whole lot in between, above and below. Thank you for that. And… check out this sweet poem that reminds me that no matter how small my job is (or seems), I’m just working to become an oak.
Don’t Worry if Your Job is Small
Don’t worry if your job is small,
And your rewards few.
Remember that the mighty oak,
Was once a small nut like you.Anonymous
Do you have a poetry book that you go back to time and time again? Share your book below, or link up your #52WeeksA4A post about poetry.
What a lovely book. I love the poems you chose; very inspirational.
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Thank you!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Even as a young child I loved poetry-I don’t remember any of the books of Poetry my Mom used to read to me. As an adult I still love EE Cummings, and a whole lot of others. This just reminded me that I haven’t sat down with a book of poetry in a very long time—-hum—-
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EE Cummings is classic! Love!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
I have a nursery rhyme book that I had when I was a kid that I now read to my children.
I love that! Passing on our own greats to the kids is the best!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Such sweet poems and I love that you share them with your daughter and reread them often. I don’t have a book of poems, but often find myself rereading childhood favorite books on my kids’ bookshelf. I still have all mine from a book of the month club when I was learning to read. I enjoy sharing them with my kids now.
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I love sharing my own childhood favorites with my kids! It’s the best when they love them too!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
I have a few poetry books and nursery rhyme books that were mine as a child and I have fond memories of sharing them with my own children. Hopefully they will want to share memories with their own children with them as well.
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I think they will!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
I love reading poetry! It is sad that the younger generation has not learned to enjoy this piece of art. Your parents are wonderful! I would love to receive a book of poetry too.
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I hope my kids learn to love poetry as much as I do!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
I’ve always loved reading poetry but have gotten away from it for some reason. What a great reminder.
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I feel that way sometimes, and then I crack open an old favorite and it’s like riding a bike!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
I’m so glad you’re sharing these with the girls. Those poems are treasures!
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Poetry is a blessing, isn’t it?
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
I love the poems you chose. What a wonderful book to pass down.
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Thank you!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
I have the old My Book House series, which has a whole bunch of poems in some of the volumes. I like to expose my kids to poetry, even though they don’t always appreciate it!
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Human nature is to not appreciate everything all the time- but they are very lucky to have a mom who is giving them the gift of poetry <3
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…The Random House Book of Poetry for Children