Its Monday. Dekker was supposed to have his poetry house today. Families were invited to listen to his class read their original poems, and then enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies together. We were all going to go. But it seems that has been called off for the moment, like everything else. So, in honour of Dekker, here is his limerick!
I once had a very young boy.
I decided to name him Roy.
He loved to eat.
He loved the beat.
He ate an entire toy.
-Dekker (March 2020)
School may be closed, but important things are still important, and Dekker was SO excited for his poetry reading. Even I felt a little disappointed when he told me his poem the day his school stuff came home. I wanted to hear him recite it in front of a crowd, but nope :/ I know there will be more school projects and presentations to come, but this felt like a big one. I’m so sad to have missed it. He is, too.
Happy Monday, friends. Enjoy the beautiful weather, if you’re doing the outdoorsy thing. I hear snow is on its way, but let’s hope and pray its coming to the end of the snowy season and that with Spring weather comes healing and peace.
That is such a great poem! 🤗😁 I would love to hear Dekker recite that soon! 😍