When the Animals Got Together

If we ever need a leader,

said the nice giraffe,

remember I'm the tallest

and really like to laugh.

The lion disagreed:

of course I am king, 

and did also I mention

that I can dance and sing?

The frog answered him:

I'm not at all convinced,

as everyone well knows

inside I am a prince.

The dinosaur roared

you are all the worst -

don't you remember?

I was here first!

♡

Featured: I made these 
paper roll animals
for my nephew Ariel.

Introducing George

I had myself a treat,
a juicy, lovely bone,
that I’ve been saving to enjoy
when I am on my own.

Another doggie came
and gave me a chase,
so I hid my lovely bone
in a really good place.

But I may have been
a little too clever,
I can’t find the bone
and I’ve been looking forever.

♡

Featured: Little George,
a joint effort of my niece Dana and myself,
is taking part in the
Sew a Softie Global Sewing Party.
We hope he makes a lot of friends,
though he may need a lesson in sharing.
More info about the party
can be found here.

A Nice Day Out

A little boy

wanted to see

how many birds

could swim in the sea.

His father said

with a twinkling eye:

"about as many fish

as can fly in the sky."

♡

Featured: after days of proper winter

we are enjoying clear skies

and much appreciated sunshine.

Red, Move Your Head

The color Red

had a slice of bread

but no jam to spread.

He thought to go ahead

and have oatmeal instead

before going to bed.

Then a voice in his head

suddenly said:

"there's jam in the shed!"

Red used his sled
to go to the shed
and get jam for the bread.

Then, sweetly fed,

his book almost read,

Red went to bed.

♡

Featured: Two softie friends

Yuletide Wishe

Sending you

my yuletide wishes

for a holiday

fun and delicious.

Good company

food and cheer,

and all the best

for the coming year!

♡

Starry Starry Night

I like to see stars 

twinkle with light,

making the sky 

so pretty and bright.

They fill the night with 

their magic and beams,

I'm sure that they know 

all my hopes and dreams.

♡

Featured: my new market bags
made from leftover bits and pieces.

The Little Rose That Could

In the winter garden
a little pink rose
was dusted by snow
shivering, almost froze.

The garden was peaceful,
a deepening gloom,
this was the wrong season
for a flower to bloom.

The rose was restless,
as the snow grew deep -
"I'm not at all tired,
I don't want to sleep.

Why is it so quiet?
Where is everyone?
If they all stayed up
we could still have some fun."

The wise tree awoke
and looked at the moon -
"Go to sleep little rose,
spring will come very soon."

♡

Featured: A cross-stitch rose
on a bed of crochet.