Poems- Inspired by Real Friends is a wonderfully illustrated collection of poetry by Chris Elvis. These poems foster individuality, creativity, altruism, positivity, contemplation, patience, critical thinking and divinity. Target audience is from ages four to ten; also recommended reading for all ages.
A Mind of Its Own?
My body, my body,
Knows Me too well,
But it hasn't a mind of its own.
My body, my body,
Knows when to feed Me,
When to wake up,
And when to go pee,
But it hasn't a mind of its own.
My whole body is my mind,
It's all the same Me.
There aren't two of Me,
Or three of Me.
So how could a body have a mind of its own,
When my whole body is Me?
My Oldest Friend
My oldest friend a tree.
She said she was old,
But I had no idea how old she could be.
The oldest friend I know,
Is my dear old friend a tree.
My God
I thought it was God through the classroom P.A.
"Just wait right there. It'll all be O.K."
Was all that she said.
I'm not sure why,
I just assumed it was Her,
My God in the classroom P.A.
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Yeah, I'd believe that.
Yeah, I'd believe that.
But how did he die?
How did he die?
From trying to fly?
Was he shark fishing at night?
Did he fall in a volcano,
Or was he swept down the Nile?
What if he didn't die,
And he is out there right now,
Exploring the forests of Borneo,
Or whizzing through space,
Or piloting a ship,
Or driving a train,
Or growing a watermelon,
Or just wandering in the rain?
Some cats go searching,
Wanting a little bit more,
So go out if you're curious,
Explore.
