Father Goose Books: Can You Keep A Silly Secret?

Can You Keep A Silly Secret?

Can you give a friend a cookie,
The last one on the plate?
Can you help him tie his shoe
Even though you’re running late?

Can you keep a silly secret?
Can you hold your talky tongue?
Can you count at Hide-and-Seek
With your eyes closed till you’re done?

Can you share your toys with others?
Can you borrow and return?
Can you thank them with a smile?
Can you wait to take your turn?

Can you do these friendly things,
And do them all again?
Then you will always know that you
Can BE and HAVE a friend!

©2009 Charles Ghigna

2 comments:

Jackie said...: Hello there Father Goose. I've just discovered your wonderful poems thanks to Harold Underdown's website. My eight year old has to write a poem for homework this week on fairness and honesty and I was wondering if you'd mind if I printed out your 'silly secret' poem for him to share with his class. It's perfect. I'll make sure he writes one of his own too!!; July 19, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Charles Ghigna said...: Hi Jackie! Thank you for your kind comment about my poems and for sharing "Can You Keep a Silly Secret" with your son and his class.; July 20, 2009 at 10:34 AM

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