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Some People Say He Scribbles

Some people say he scribbles when
they see that boy draw.
But once I took a closer look;
this is what I saw.

I saw imagination in
every shape he drew.
Where loopy circles interlocked,
he had colored blue.

Stick figures walked across his page,
but at a second glance,
I noticed one or two of them
had done a little dance!

He’s very young to focus so,
and this you need to know.
Encourage him, for he might be
our very next *Van Gogh.


* Pronouncing  Van Gogh's name the most common American way. I am used to it and it is easier to rhyme with something that way!

Written 11/14/2015 for Oil Paintings 1-2-3 any Poem form Contest of Eve Roper
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Walker Avatar
November 21, 2015 at 4:06 PM
Love this, it is what so many children do and yet so many don't continue even with the encouragement. Love the flow and the rhythm.
Horne Avatar
November 21, 2015 at 3:38 PM
yes, everyone starts somewhere - who can say! Yep, so many pronunciations...
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 9:44 AM
I love this Andrea! You have captured the spirit of a child in this charming poem. Congratulations on your wonderful deserving win my friend.My kindle is dying. I hope they will replace it as it is insured.
D. Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 10:23 AM
congrats on your win. may all children be encouraged in whatever their endevours may be regardless of talent
Tagore Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 9:34 PM
Enjoyed reading your beautiful composition. Inspiring one... Love, Bobby
Konos Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations....well done....
Spagnola Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 3:37 PM
Congratulations Andrea, A well deserved win, i really enjoyed your poem...:), jill
Callus Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Lovely and creative, Andrea! As seen through a teacher's eyes:) Congratulations on placing first....I'm in great company:) // paul
Y. Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 7:51 AM
Andrea, this is a beautiful piece with a great message. Congratulations on your 1st place win it was well deserved:-) Alexis
Lamoureux Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 7:36 AM
This is delightful, congratulations Andrea.
Kimathi Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 6:48 AM
Really inspirational verses..... Congrats for your #1 placement Andrea! ;-)
Kayode Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 3:06 AM
You do what you preach Andrea and that is your strength...you praise when necessary and correct where you feel. I am your living witness. Congrats on your well deserved win...hugs
A  Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 9:50 PM
Andrea, Congratulations, Have a nice day. SKAT
Roper Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 9:38 PM
Thank you so very much for composing and submitting a poem in my contest, Andrea, congratulations on your win!!! My husband and I truly enjoyed the poem. Hugs dear friend Eve
Tor Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 9:34 PM
Wonderful win Andrea congratulations.
Lane Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 7:55 PM
I can hardly say you 'scribbled' this good write. Congratulations.
Artis Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 7:55 PM
Masterpiece! Absolutely clever and creative. I'm so glad this is a winner:) Congratulations on the well-deserved win
Scars Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 7:17 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win Andrea! :)-LU
Negron Flores Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 6:44 PM
Congratulations Andrea
Allison Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 5:56 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) Hugs jan xx
Austin Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 2:32 PM
Yes.Those stick figures say worlds I always thought it was Van Gock. Thanks for the illumination. Well, got to Gogh. Love, daver
Neels Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Andrea, this is such a brilliant piece to go with this picture. You really did fabulous with this write of yours. Hope your week is a good one this far :)
Inman Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 7:48 AM
Sweet write Andrea. I started one for this contest and accidentally erased it.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Love it, Andrea...very clever! If you could see me right now, you would see a big smile. I'm so happy to be writing and reading such wonderful poetry again. It's like see light at the end of a long, dark tunnel.
Laurie Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:38 PM
Hello Andrea... a wise adage Andrea and you paint this with your words - Lindsay
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