Monday, July 23, 2012

Dr. Seuss for Writers


Dr. Seuss for Writers
By Kris Kahrs

I need to write!
I need to write!
I jump out of my bed at night.
I need a pen.
I need a light.
I cannot write this way at night.
I find a pen.
Does it have ink?
I find a light above the sink.
Oh no, Oh no, the ink is pink.
I cannot use this pen I think.
I need a drink.

I have to write!
I have to write!
I hold a light to help my sight.
Between my toes, under the sheet.
I hold a light.
No easy feat (feet)!

 


Does my hero have a car?
Does my hero travel far?
Oh!  What a lot of verbs there are!
Which way’s the bar?



I cannot write.
I cannot write.
I am too tired, this time of night.
The words do not come out quite right.
Can I put it here or there?
Can I put it anywhere?
I don’t care.
Good night.

19 comments:

  1. Amy Goldman KossJuly 23, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    LOVE!!!

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  2. Susan B JamesJuly 23, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I wish I had written this
    Love it

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    1. KKahrsJuly 23, 2012 at 1:27 PM

      And I wish I was published Sue. Harumph! Love you!

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  3. Susan HornbachJuly 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    That was great!

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    1. KKahrsJuly 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM

      Susan, you will love our Summer Conference hijinx. Stay tuned.

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  4. penelope anne coleJuly 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Ooo, this is too good to be true. Thanks for the humor in the writer's life.

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    1. The Pen and Ink BlogspotJuly 24, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      Hi Penelope-- Are you going to the SCBWI Summer Conference? If so, all 4 of the Fab Four will be there, meaning The Pen and Ink Blog crew. Please say hi and let us know it's you!

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  5. Magic Carpet of 16x BooksJuly 23, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Absolutely wonderful, Kris. You caught the Seussian feel perfectly!!

    *Books for Kids – Manuscript Critiques
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  6. KKahrsJuly 23, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Yes, I channeled Seuss while writing this. He tickles.

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  7. Connie ArnoldJuly 24, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Ha, very cute!

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    1. The Pen and Ink BlogspotJuly 24, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      Hi Connie--

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by The Pen and Ink Blog. We aim to amuse!

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  8. The Pen and Ink BlogspotJuly 24, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I need to comment.
    I need to comment.
    I will comment in a boat.
    I will comment in a moat.
    I will not comment with a goat.
    Sincerely,
    Comment of a Dope

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  9. Melissa AbramovitzJuly 24, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    This is great! You really do a wonderful Seuss!

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    1. The Pen and Ink BlogspotJuly 24, 2012 at 9:53 PM

      Thanks Melissa. You will need to watch for us at the SCBWI Summer Conference. If you're there, stop by and say hello.

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  10. Donna McDineJuly 24, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Absolutely terrific!

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