With us today is poet Penny Estelle. Here is a little taste of her poetry and an explanation on her style.
Good afternoon, Marie.
Thanks so much for having me today!
SOOOOO, we are talking poetry. Here’s what I know about this subject. Apparently there are different kinds of
poetry, but I am only familiar with the sing-song rhyming kind. Here’s my story –
My sister’s fiftieth birthday was coming up and there was to
be a surprise party for her. I wrote a
quick overview of her life to the tune of “Jingle Bells”. I found out I could actually rhyme words (as
can anybody over the age of three!) But
I have become the rhyming entertainment for all family events and I find I
enjoy it.
I’ve written several little kids poems and EVENTUALLY, I
would like to do a book for the early readers with short stories and
poems. It’s a work in progress. I am including two of the poems I’ve
written. One was actually published in
an e-magazine that has since gone debunked!
Poetry:
The Five Butterflies
It flew by my nose,
yellow as the sun.
It’s on that pink
rose. Can you see that one?
Here comes another,
orange and blue.
He just wants to
play. Now there are two.
They fly off together
and land on the tree.
A red one has joined
them and now there are three.
Something flies
by. “Look mom, one more.”
It’s green with black
spots and now there are four.
A purple and orange
one flutters close by.
The other four follow
and now there are five.
I look by the flowers
that grow by the pond.
I guess I’ll go home
now. The butterflies are gone.
Man in the Moon
I asked my mom, “Will
he come tonight?”
She kissed my head
and said, “He just might.”
I ran to the window
and mom said with a smile,
“The sun needs to
set, it won’t be for awhile.”
I went outside and
saw my first clue.
The sky was streaked
with pink and dark blue.
Clue number two came
from the park.
The kids had gone
home. It soon would be dark.
He must be here
now. The street lights are on.
Lightening bugs are
playing outside on the lawn.
“Well let’s go,” said
Dad. “We’ll see if he’s there.”
I ran outside and
could only stare.
There he was for the
world to see.
The Man in the Moon
was winking at me!
A Note to Readers:
I write for all ages.
I have several kids’ books out, (witches, magic, time travel, fantasy,
adventure, and even puppy love gets in the mix) several for the older crowd,
(romance, family drama, some paranormal, and a historical western romance) and
even one non-fiction on our life living on solar.
If you would like to learn more about my books and/or me
please visit the links below. I love
visitors. :)
https://museituppublishing.com/bookstore2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=146&Itemid=82
Tell you what! If I
get some comments below, I will draw a name out of a hat and that person will get a
PDF copy of any of the books I have out!
Leave your email address!
Thanks for stopping by!
Poet Bio
My name is Penny Estelle. I am a retired school secretary. In my
twenty-one years working for an elementary school, I heard excuses of
every kind as to why Kindergarten through eighth grade students were sent
to see the principal. Everything from, “It wasn’t me. It was my evil
twin!” to “I went to take an aspirin and I took my mom’s medication by
mistake! It’s made me crazy!” I enjoyed working with children of all
ages, which got me started on writing short stories.Books:
Wow, Marie. You certainly put out a spread. Thanks so much for having me today so I could, ahem, show off my little kids' poetry.
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome! :)
DeleteI have read three of your stories Penny Estelle and thoroughly enjoyed them. I am ready for another spicey one.
ReplyDeleteShannon
You certainly have a fine body of work Estelle. I am very impressed, and I loved your poetry.
ReplyDeleteNatalie Meg Evans
That is very kind of you to say Natalie. Thanks for stopping
DeletePlease leave your emails for Penny. Believe me, I have run contests before and it is nearly impossible to track people down to get their information without it. Please provide a contact email for Penny to send a book in case you win. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent blog, Marie! She is such an accomplished author! It's nice being able to get to know her like this.
ReplyDeleteTake care, my friend!
CJ
Lovely to have you drop by, CJ! I'd love to have you back on the blog in the future. :)
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