A note to me, one day in early June
(The kids delivered it that afternoon):
"We want two movies!!!! And if you don't let us,
We'll be EXTREMLY FURIOS," it said.
Some scheduling confusion had beset us,
Or something. And they wouldn't go to bed.
We found some common ground, though I don't know
Exactly what we did. And they were pissed:
EXTREMLY FURIOS -- bravissimo!
Two words, well worth a single bedtime missed.
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Braivissimo to you and rated with hugs
Or always. Take your pick.
Good words written strongly.
Poems bring out the best words.
How cute! Wonderfully delicious!
Kimberly, thank you. It almost became not a memory at all: I found the letter in a stack of papers on my desk. It was rescued from certain doom (and I am very glad to have it now).
anna1, indeed - nearly perfect iambic pentameter. With absolutely no effort! They were inspired by the feeling of the moment, however.
Linda, thanks. The hugs go to them for sheer command of the language.
Joan, that's such a nice thing to say. I watch with great interest.
Sophieh, thanks!
Mission, thank you. The price couldn't have been too high - I was discussing the event with my daughter today. Neither of us could remember what the resolution was.
Kate, I thought of scanning the letter. It is indeed cute. But it's also in orange marker, and would nearly disappear. Trust me: it's cute.
rita, you are so on the money there. The best part is, they did it subconsciously.
Caroline, you seem like someone who might have done this -- did you get favors from your dad with vocabulary points?
Leon, I think the best way to describe kids' spelling is, honest. And possibly, sincere. Ain't it great?
I am very excited to get into bed before 1:00am. So please don't call! The desk is closed!
Goodnight!