Image: Hank's grandson, Nabil together with his
mother Qaty. This pic was taken when he read one of
the poems during Hank's book launch last year (here)
Note: Hank's grandson came over to the house and saw
Hank working on a poem. Nabil started to hum something
Hank then encouraged him to continue and he ended with
one all by himself: (including his parting note) Took him
about 20 mins
Upon completion he said, 'I want it to be a little funny'. I think
he has the makings of a witty poet - all at the age of 9 years!
One day,
A sunny one,
I went to play
With my water gun.
I shot a cat,
It got mad.
It chased me after that,
I screamed for my dad.
Below Nabil's philosophy as a parting note:
Note from Nabil: To make a poem I say take it from imagination or reality. In reality, you might face a situation that rhymes. In imagination, make it up for example, my poem. I use imagination. What about you?
For Kerry's hosting at Real Toad's Open Link Monday
Below Nabil's philosophy as a parting note:
Note from Nabil: To make a poem I say take it from imagination or reality. In reality, you might face a situation that rhymes. In imagination, make it up for example, my poem. I use imagination. What about you?
For Kerry's hosting at Real Toad's Open Link Monday
ha. that will teach you...smiles.
ReplyDeleteHehehe!
ReplyDeleteReality and imagination can blend ~ I love his poem, smiles ~
ReplyDeletehahaha never tick off a cat
ReplyDeleteLoved his poem, good to see the youngsters writing poetry,
ReplyDeleteGood tips! Thanks, Nabil and Hank. :)
ReplyDeleteI am ambitious to the point of being an idiot, trying both the imagination and reality - with NIL result. Additional age adds more stubbornness. Your grandson has a head-start with you around.
ReplyDeleteUtterly charming. Wonderful to see the gift of poetry passed on to children.
ReplyDeleteSweet. Start them young!
ReplyDelete[He needs a cat-a-pult :-)]
Hank,
ReplyDeleteA great lesson in the virtues of simplicity (and authenticity). Thanks for posting it.
Steve K.
Wonderful! He takes after his Grandfather. Lesson: do not draw the attention of anything you do not want to be chased by.
ReplyDeleteHis poem is right out of his life and delightful.
ReplyDeletecute...both the poet & poem...loved his lines...
ReplyDeleteHank, how magical! What a gift you now share with your grandson~ I love this post it makes me happy~
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeleteThat's cute :)
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