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A Conversation Poem

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Amy Crehore

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My sister sent me a few of my nephew’s poems this afternoon. He’s doing the 2nd grade poetry unit at school. I absolutely love this “conversation poem” about making a “caseadias” (quesadillas 🥹):

What could I write a conversation poem about? The gossip in my classroom (students are dating, people!!!)? Going to the Apple store on a Tuesday evening?

It’s 9:45pm but I told myself I would slice…

So here goes:

Phoebe’s Greeting

You’re home? You’re home! Wait—let me bring you a toy!

Aw, what have you got there? Your bone?

Look at my bone!!!!!! Hear it squeak!

Hi, girl. Come here.

Butt rubs? 🥹😍🫠

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Aaaaand goodnight.

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3 responses to “A Conversation Poem”

  1. Juliette Awua-Kyerematen Avatar
    Juliette Awua-Kyerematen

    The conversation poem about quesadillas is interesting. As a third grade teacher it makes me think about the possibility of using the poem to write another genre- a how- to book. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Amy Crehore Avatar
      Amy Crehore

      I love that idea! I hadn’t heard of a conversation poem either.
      And, of course!

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  2. crbrunelle Avatar
    crbrunelle

    this is the first I’ve heard of a conversation poem. Thanks! Also, butt rubs had me cackling.

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