Today's poetry book share is not from my personal collection, but I found this long-time favorite at my local library. It's written and illustrated by the dynamic duo, Bob Raczka and Peter H. Reynolds. Guyku takes us through the calendar year with haiku from each season. I'll share one from each season, but you'll need to check out the book to see Peter Reynold's delightful illustrations.
Spring
I free grasshopper
from his tight, ten-fingered cage -
he tickles too much!
Summer
Lying on the lawn,
we study the blackboard sky,
connecting the dots
Fall
The best part about
kicking this stone home from school
is there are no rules.
Winter
Icicles dangle,
begging to be broken off
for a short sword fight.
This book could just as easily be titled Kidku. These haiku, centered in the natural world, appeal to the kid in all of us, not just the guys.
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