Day 8

A recipe poem is a poem that takes on the form of a cookbook.  Everyone has used a cookbook to see what supplies, quantities we need, and when to add them to achieve the desired result.  We can do the same thing with other activities besides baking.  I like this kind of poetry.  The best part is, it doesn’t have to rhyme so my terrible rhyming skills don’t have too blind people.

For today, I got to go canoeing in Bell Brook.  During our time on the water, I listened to nature to determine what “ingredients” I would need for my poem.  So that when I got back to the school I could write my poem. 

My first impression while canoeing was the sound of the birds chirping all around.  They weren’t chirping constantly but frequently and from many different directions.  I thought temperature was just fine as the sun came out and went behind some clouds again.  A light breeze might be good to help us stay cool.  My friends were somewhat quiet so we wouldn’t scare off any wildlife.  At the same time, friends laughing and having fun could help make up for a cool day, or one that wasn’t so perfect.  Friends can do that for one another.

A Good Time Canoeing Poem:

To make a good canoeing day, one needs alight breeze, and clear skies,

Animal sounds abound and are equally important supplies.

The warm sun will make the day fun

As the temp is a key ingredient

Great company works well and will also do,

If animals and their sounds are few.

Combined these supplies; add some dew

And don’t forget to bring your canoe