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From: Kathleen Odean <kathleenodean>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 14:53:28 +0000
I always wonder how many other people memorize poetry. I've probably memorized at least 2 poems a year for the last twenty years, which adds up. When I can't sleep at night, I entertain myself with poetry.
In the fifth grade at a school where I worked, each child had to memorize a poem. Of course, some of them grumbled, but for others, it was pure magic, and I picture them knowing the poem years from now and taking comfort from it.
Kathleen Odean Author, Great Books for Babies and Toddlers (April 2003) Great Books for Girls (rev. ed. May 2002) Great Books for Boys Great Books about Things Kids Love
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Received on Fri 25 Apr 2003 09:53:28 AM CDT
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 14:53:28 +0000
I always wonder how many other people memorize poetry. I've probably memorized at least 2 poems a year for the last twenty years, which adds up. When I can't sleep at night, I entertain myself with poetry.
In the fifth grade at a school where I worked, each child had to memorize a poem. Of course, some of them grumbled, but for others, it was pure magic, and I picture them knowing the poem years from now and taking comfort from it.
Kathleen Odean Author, Great Books for Babies and Toddlers (April 2003) Great Books for Girls (rev. ed. May 2002) Great Books for Boys Great Books about Things Kids Love
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Received on Fri 25 Apr 2003 09:53:28 AM CDT
