I am a Bubble
I am squishy liquid goo that splatters in your eye
But so much fun to dip into then chase into the sky
See a rainbow swirl around the circles that you blow
If you look deep inside of me you’ll see the things you know
Doggies like to run and jump and bite to make me pop
And little boys with pokey pins will make me go kerplop
Moms and Dads will polka dance as many of us try
To fly about from a big spout as they go dancing by
Little girls with pretty curls squeal with such delight
To see the pretty bubbles bouncing up in magic flight
Babies wiggling in the bath will giggle and they’ll coo
When bubbles tickle tiny toes the way that bubbles do
I may not stay for very long when I come out to play
Because I snap and then I pop and then I go away
But you can bring me back to you anytime you wish
By getting out your favorite wand and soapy bubble dish
©Kay Salady
Image Credit: http://charlottesfancy.com/
My offering for Short Story Slam Week 11
Posted on September 29, 2011, in poetry and tagged dip, liquid goo, magic flight, pop, rainbow swirl, soapy, tickle, wand. Bookmark the permalink. 38 Comments.
Too cute!! I have this image of my childhood and those homemade bubbles. Couldn’t afford the store boughten kind, lol! Mom made our own playdough too. Peace and love, Terri
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Ha-ha-ha! I’ve done that too. Much Love!
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So great that you can tie the images together. (I’m always wanting to do that but don’t get it toeether to try.) The poem is really a little children’s book.
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I really think it would make a great book. I have an idea to put together a children’s book and I have a very worthy cause for the proceeds. I need a publisher.
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Beautiful, reminds me of the bubbles like we made them. My mother could make the best soap! 🙂
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Aren’t the little simple things the best? 🙂
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What lovely, bubbly thoughts. It has a great flow and your words bring the images to life before my eyes. 🙂 Very nice job!
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I was feeling very bubbly last night 🙂 Thank you, Serena!
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The simple joys of the unassuming bubble … fun for the whole family !
http://writer-in-transit.co.za/bubble-bravado/
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it is powerful when you speak as bubbles.
be yourself, smiles.
🙂
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Very well written. I love it! It made me think of my own childhood of playing with bubbles.
Blessings
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Thanks, Elizabeth. I still play with bubbles, my entire family does, (grown-ups as well as children).
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We use to make our own bubbles and this reminds me so much of this so much fun and so playful
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/29/bubbling-potion-of-love/
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I’m glad you liked it, Sarah. I had fun writing it!
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Love it! Especially the ‘kerplop’!
And your reading of it is perfect. Great voice.
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Thanks so much, Jamie! I’m happy you like my “little girl” voice. *blush*
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Joyful and bouncy and filled with lilting life! On a sad day when I lost a friend to cancer, this made me smile.
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I am very sorry for your loss, sweet Donna. However, I am very pleased to have made you smile. God bless you.
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Wonderful poem, Kay. And yes, I can see the illustrations that would go with this as a childrens book! Do it!
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Thank you for your encouragement, dear Charles!
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Ahhh the joy of blowing bubbles. I enjoyed it when I was a kiddo, I enjoyed it now with my kiddos 🙂
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ditto! 🙂
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Lovely Kay, I really enjoyed reading this one. Wonderful imagery 🙂
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you!
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Very nicely done. Not everything we do has to be burdened with leaving lasting impression. The innocent joy of living is a good thing. And know we can do it again. Very well presented.
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Thank you, Henry. Yes, it is so nice to know we can do it again.
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bubbles such nonsense yet so much fun and magical ….really liked this thank you x
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You’re welcome! There’s nothing like a little magic, is there?
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Oh, my gosh–that’s adorable! Perfectly sweet–well written and read in a very cute “kid” voice!
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Thanks for the sweet compliment!
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Very well written, takes me back to my childhood. 🙂
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Oh, this is quite wonderful!!! And a joy to listen to! You should definitely consider publishing/recording this one 🙂
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Hey, wasn’t sure of the best way to reach you… Just wanted to let you know that I selected your poem, I am a Bubble, for this week’s tribute author piece for Bluebell Books short story slam week 11! I really enjoyed the narrated video, it really brought the piece to life 🙂 Congrats!
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Cute! And he video is a perfect accompaniment.
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Er, *the video
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http://bluebellbooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/story-of-week-short-story-slam-week-11.html
happy to see you in.
welcome joining us for week 12.
😉
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beautifully written! well done!
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This is absolutely delgihtful. The poem being read fit perfectly with the images.
The child-like voice; the icing on the cake. Very creaitive take on the prompt.
Enjoy it immensely…. Conrgatulations on the award. It is well deserved.
Namaste,
Isadora
my entry:
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/bubble-magic/
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