Illustration by Chip Ghigna
Ink on paper, 24" x 30"
Unplugged
A painting
a poem
a cool game of cards
a badminton match
stretched across two
backyards
a club in a fort
built by you
with a friend
a Monopoly game
that goes on
without end
a library book
a ballgame
a hike
a fresh batch
of cookies
a ride on your bike
a picnic
a party--
what fun it will be
all the things
that are waiting
when you turn off the TV!
A fabulous pairing and a wonderful poem!
ReplyDeleteInspiring! I'd like to get off my computer this weekend and do some of those things listed in this fun poem.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow - the illustration is amazing! Love the contrasts of dark and light.
So true! And like Sheri mentioned, turning off the computer is a good idea too. Words to live by...thank you for presenting it in such a fun way. =)
ReplyDeleteInspiring and fun!
ReplyDeleteCool art for a delightful poem!
ReplyDeleteP.S. By popular request, you've been included in my mustache poll. :)
PERFECT!!
ReplyDeleteI remember I believe, all of these things, as a child. Not much TV in my childhood!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind and inspiring words! And thanks, Jama, for including this old Goose in on your Mustache poll today. My wife, Debra, laughed out loud when she saw it. She used to have a crush on Tom Selleck ... when he was Magnum P.I. She kiddingly used to call me Magnum P.U. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat poem Charles-I just came over from Amy's to see your son's work. Rather sad, so still! There are loads of things to do without plugging in; you & Amy covered quite a few!
ReplyDeleteYes!
ReplyDeleteA poem all children should read! Love the illustration too.
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