Henry and Me

Henry and Me

I was reading aloud my own poetry,
only I in the bedroom except for
Longfellow who quickly fell asleep.  


Kathryn Collins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Kilmer Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM
"I'm a poet and don't know it because my shoes are Longfellow's." Very nice write. A little humility serves us all well. ~Kilmer
Dietrich Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 10:22 AM
ah, yes, this one I remember well. .LOVE it.
Collins Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Thanks Andrea. Now YOUR poetry would NEVER put ME to sleep.
Kendrick Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Thanks for stopping by my work "Summer's Perfume"..It was a memory about a dear aunt whom is now deceased..Love the humor of this one..Yes, my husband would be out or get up if I started reading poetry but then again I have read something that was funny penned by someone famous and he listened and liked it..Thanks again for the kind reveiw..Maybe you could write a very humorous one and keep his attention..Sara
Collins Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 7:53 AM
Thanks Sara.
Whitehead Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 7:53 AM
Very funny Kathy and thanks for your comment. Tell your granddaughter to Google JOSIE'S POEMS and there are lots and lots of poems for children. Please tell her to tell her teacher. I'll also put some more centipede poems on here for her. Say hello in my guestbook.
Williams Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 7:41 AM
kathy, click on 'contest by members' on the left side, scroll down to my name 3rd or 4th i think, then read rules ,not too strict, write a poem then post and enter contest, good luck and have fun..David
Williams Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 6:48 AM
1 spot left....
Collins Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 7:52 AM
You are a rogue.
Williams Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 6:47 AM
Dear kathy, it is fun being crazy, fancy joining??? have you entered my circus contest? if not then have a go.. it's just for fun..David
Williams Avatar
May 10, 2012 at 8:54 AM
kathy, thanks for your comments, a monoku is a single short line of poetry, try one, bit tricky but fun...David
M V Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Really I enjoyed it with a smile,Kathy.Well done!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Wadsworth would be pleased with this unique and delightful little piece! You chose 'I' over 'me,' good for you!! Best wishes, Keith
Williams Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 7:26 AM
Kathryn, now this is cool..David
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May 6, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Longfellow? I hope that is a cat ?? Or do I???? Thank u for your positive response to my poem about Pushcat. I am slightly afraid I will be expelled from Soup for being too naughty. Jean
Collins Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 7:57 AM
sorry to disappoint. Henry Wadsorth Longfellow is one I put to sleep. Kathy
Andresen Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 9:39 AM
lol.... well done Kathryn, like it ! - oxox Anne-Lise
Collins Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise. love, Kathy
Grisetti Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Love this. I also put Londfellow to sleep as a teenager. Thanks for sharing.
O'Leary Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 6:37 AM
Hmmm... I'm sure you'dve kept me awake ;-)) Terry
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