I love what Tabatha Yeatts has done with the Seasonal Poetry Swap – but this year I’m doubly thankful to her, because not only did she organise the swap, but she drew my name… So sent her poem to me. And not just any poem… a shape poem, inspired by my whale concrete poem. And there again, I was doubly blessed, because my gift came not just from Tabatha, but her talented daughter, Elena, who turned the words into a work of art.
QUESTIONS FOR KOKO
by Tabatha Yeatts
Fireworks child,
A fine-gorilla-person is who?
Me, Koko (I speak to you!)
Do you want something to eat?
Food, food (Give me your treat!)
What did you name your kitty?
All Ball (His tail is bitty)
Is there a sign for you?
Queen, queen (You know it’s true!)
What is that photo you have?
Sad-cry (I miss my cat)
Where do we go when we die?
A comfortable hole (Kiss me goodbye.)
Of course, I had to go and read more about Koko. What a beautiful (also, sad) story! And there are cats! (Which you know… because the poem does say that. š )
Thank-you so much for your thoughtful gifting, Tabatha and Elena! It is very much appreciated.
I’m wondering who else has poetry parcels to share during the round-up this week… Looking forward to checking out allĀ theĀ Poetry FridayĀ links atĀ Reading to theĀ Core, thanks, Catherine!
What a lovely tribute to Koko in both the words and the drawing.
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I knew you would be a Koko fan! It would have been nice to meet her (and her kitties). Did you see the videos of when she met Robin Williams and Mr. Rogers?
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I did now. š Such an amazing story. Thank-you again!
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Oh, my goodness it IS beautiful! I love it. Oh, that last line….please, let it be comfortable.
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Oh wow. What a wonderful tribute to Koko, and a perfect poem to send you, Kat.
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What a delightful drawing with a wonderful poem from Tabatha and Elena. That is a double treat, Kat.
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Poetry swaps are indeed a “best” thing and Tabatha and Elena created a wonder for you this time, Kat. It’s lovely.
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What an amazing gift of words and art!!
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What a beautiful gift, and how lovely that it took you on a journey.
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This is so wonderful! I remember learning about Koko when I was a child and I always thought she was amazing. I was so sad when she passed. love the poem and the art.
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My third graders always loved listening to Koko’s Kitten. Tabatha’s words and Elena’s illustration are a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing it with us!
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I love how this poem captures the life of Koko with image and words. A wonderful poem! Today, I am sharing the poems I received so far.
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Lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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Wonderful poem for you from Tabatha, Elena, and Koko, I love the animated poem and art!
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