A little snail
was feeling strange,
restless and bored
he needed some change.
He didn't at all
like the feel of gravel,
but still decided it was
time to travel.
He thought he'd go big
and travel abroad,
in short - he decided
to cross the road.
The countryside was deserted
night began to fall,
and the snail started crossing
at a leisurely stroll.
He enjoyed the quiet,
and the cool evening air,
the scent of wild flowers
that hung everywhere.
All was going well
when suddenly, from afar,
he was sure that he heard
the sound of a car.
He'd dawdled too long
now it was morning,
and traffic appeared
without any warning.
Hurrying to cross
dodging an early commuter,
he was almost run over
by a guy on a scooter.
The snail finally crossed
and collapsed without breath,
thinking he'd avoided
a sad and painful death:
"I carry my home with me
and it sure is good luck,
cause one thing's for certain -
I'm not crossing back!"
was feeling strange,
restless and bored
he needed some change.
He didn't at all
like the feel of gravel,
but still decided it was
time to travel.
He thought he'd go big
and travel abroad,
in short - he decided
to cross the road.
The countryside was deserted
night began to fall,
and the snail started crossing
at a leisurely stroll.
He enjoyed the quiet,
and the cool evening air,
the scent of wild flowers
that hung everywhere.
All was going well
when suddenly, from afar,
he was sure that he heard
the sound of a car.
He'd dawdled too long
now it was morning,
and traffic appeared
without any warning.
Hurrying to cross
dodging an early commuter,
he was almost run over
by a guy on a scooter.
The snail finally crossed
and collapsed without breath,
thinking he'd avoided
a sad and painful death:
"I carry my home with me
and it sure is good luck,
cause one thing's for certain -
I'm not crossing back!"
♡
Featured: Winter's last craft -
a crochet blanket modeled by a handsome assistant,
my nephew Tomer.
147 comments:
Amalia !! What really lovely poem and love your crochet blanket ;)
Hugs !
Amalia !! What really lovely poem and love your crochet blanket ;)
Hugs !
all those beautiful colours singing out against the black.
And yesterday's elephant is a little whimsy.
Maravilhosa!!!!! que cores lindas, super alegre. E a alegria do menino, um fofo!
bjinhos
Such a beautiful blanket and looks so wonderful modelled by your very handsome assistant. A great poem and such a relief to know the snail was safe. Have a great weekend.
Love the blanket, especially the picot edging. I was right there with the little snail, so glad he is safe. :)
Have a lovely weekend!
Had me scared for the little Snail there for a minute. Great write. Beautiful blanket. Thanks for stopping by.
Awww how comfy looking.... :-)
Sweet poem as well....
Tessa
Haha! I love this little snail tale! Crossing the road is tricky business. I don't blame him! Great blanket, I love the colors!
Such a cute poem.... and such a beautiful blanket :))
In stitches
NADINE
Oh, that snail sure was a lucky one. I see squirrels sometimes run right in the middle of the road. People have to slow down for them. I always wonder why they scurry into heavy traffic. I love this colorful blanket that's wrapped around your little one. :)
~Sheri
Handsome assistant indeed! And what a gorgeous afghan. Love your poetry...did Tomer like it, too?
What a funny and witty rhyme! And the blanket is very beautiful. I like its dark background. :-)
Hi Amalia, your rhyme is absolutely delightful! You have an amazing talent! And that blanket is lovely! Have a beautiful weekend!
Hello Amalia,
such a nice and colorful blanket!
Have a nice weekend!
Loveley Greetings,
Christine
Yes, your blanket is so cute. I am not so perfect at crocheting...
Love your beautiful afghan and such a cute nephew, too. I'm presently crocheting granny squares that are all outlined in black, very much like yours.
I have to say Tomer looks very handsome indeed and the handiwork..POPS ..
the two ofvthem=winners:)
Top w/ a poem? Happy.
I have been seeing peviews of shows called Tiny Homes:)
That is a stunning blanket Amalia!
Fun poem and beautiful blanket! Oh, such gorgeous work and such a handsome boy!
That's a really pretty blanket and one very happy little boy :)
Such a cute poem (and nephew)...and the blanket is lovely! Beautiful colors!
A beautiful blanket and the colours used are so lovely.
So nice to see your handsome nephew Tomer.
Wonderful poem too, fun to read.
My very good wishes for a good weekend
All the best Jan
Slow snails and speeding scooters had me on the edge of my seat!! I'm so glad this ended well ... whew! The handsome assistant is the perfect accompaniment to that gorgeous blanket. He looks like a good sport to be covered in pretty flowers ;) Happy Weekend!
Wendy
Love the bright colours of your beautiful crochet blanket. Glad that the snail made it safely across the road.
Adorable boy, lovely throw and I love your poem. Whew, glad it had a happy finish that made me smile.
Happy weekend……..
I like the black with the colors of your blanket. I have a new love for black. I am a lover of blues, but black has been calling me. ;-)
Your poem made me smile.
I will be on Spring Break next week, I will catch up with you soon.
xx oo
Carla
I am sure glad the Snail is safely on the other side of the road and is not crossing back! The blanket is beautiful!
That is a spectacular afghan, and obviously loved by your young man. And a very cute poem, thank you.
Amalia, I was on the edge of my seat, as the snail was crossing the road. I'm so glad he made it over safely! Whew! Love the crocheted afghan!!
That is a VERY smart snail! NO GOING BACK! Whew!!!! I was on the edge of my seat, Amalia!
LOVE your work.
This is the sweetest poem! It's a good thing that poor little snail had his home on his back... I think I'd be too tired to travel back as well. The blanket is so pretty with a burst of color and I can see that your nephew is really enjoying cuddling under it!T hank you Amalia for joining us with your Sweet Inspiration!
Thank goodness Mr.Snail made it safely to the other side of the road! As always I am entertained by your clever little ditties, Amalia.
Now onto the afghan........gorgeous!!! I just finished all the circles for my afghan and now I've got to pick a background color. The black you chose really brings all the colors to life!! It also is the perfect color for your little nephew to wear. :o)
Thanks so much for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!
Such goodness, sweetness, and love here-of course the afghan is a masterpiece!
Have a wonderful weekend,
xo
Jemma
Close call with the scooter!! Mr. Snail is wise to stay put and lucky to have his home with him. Many times I've traveled and wished I could take my own home along. I think that's why they invented RV's. teehee. Tomer is a handsome model. How fortunate you are to have him as your assistant, Amalia. Hugs, Nancy
Your poem is so sweet and cute. I could just picture that little snail trying to cross the road and avoiding being run over. :) Your crocheted blanket is beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend Amalia. xx Pam
Your blanket is just beautiful, love the colors and it looks like your nephew was enjoying it :) Cute poem, I was getting nervous there that he might not make it across :) I don't blame him I wouldn't try it again either... Have a wonderful weekend!
Tomer is so adorable - love that big smile! What a pretty afghan to snuggle under too.
Amalia, your poem made me laugh out loud a few times. So funny and sweet!
I dearly love this poem, Amalia! So creative and the little boy is a cutie all wrapped in his sweet blanket. xo ♥
The blanket is beautiful.
Hugs,
Meredith
So many exquisite flowers on a black backdrop -- dramatic!
I was sure snail was going to be squished.
You do have a very handsome assistant! The blanket is gorgeous and looks similar to one my mother-in-law made many, many years ago. Love the poem - I was getting worried there in the end :)
Guauuu������la felicito por esa gran colcha a crochet ,, yo estoy tejiendo uno y sé que lleva mucho trabajo ,, lindo colorido
So glad the snail survived, and that you let us see Tomer so handsomely model your beautiful blanket, Amalia! xx
No worries, roadkill is not my idea of fun :-)
What a lovely, ingenious poem! I too am happy the snail crossed the road intact. :)
The blanket is beautiful and your assistant very cute.
Sometimes I choose black as a background, thinking that it is the best because it is so dramatic and makes the other colors brighter. Sometimes I choose a creamy white, because the overall look is more delicate. I like them both.
I look forward to seeing yours. Your first afghan! I feel like an old hand at this :-)
You shouldn't dawdle when you're on a mission, dear snail. Lesson learned, I hope.
I have a feeling he may yet cross back. Luckily, we soon forget bad experiences :-)
Great, I love the poem and blanket!
Greetings from Marijke
What an adorable nephew you have!! He makes the perfect blanket model. Cheers to you for such a cute poem too!
What a stunning afghan! A lot of hard work and love went into that one! You have an adorable nephew!
The blanket is great, lovely colours!
I am so glad the snail made it - it is good to take risks in life I think. Jo x
Glad the snail is safe :) Your blanket is gorgeous! And, you have a very handsome young model!
What a stunning blanket you gave life to and I love the poem so much, my sweetest Amalia, God bless you and your joyousness !
Hope you're having a lovely Sunday, I'm sending blessings on the begin of your new week ahead, dear friend,
with so much thankfulness
Dany
It's a beautiful blanket. I started a granny square blanket with black border sometime back but have yet to finish it. Little snail should find a lovely garden to wander in rather than venturing out into this big ol' scary world. :)
Beautiful afghan. I had to laugh at your Passover madness comment-so true. Chag Sameach!
Beautiful afghan. I had to laugh at your Passover madness comment-so true. Chag Sameach!
What a handsome boy and the crocheted blanket it's adorable! Well, the poem is ever so lovely too.
A beautiful post.
Thank you for your sweet visit.
Hugs,
FABBY
I love to see your nephew - and the blanket is lovely.
Hmm...would love to be able to carry my house with me wherever I go, too, just like your storybook snail!!
Pretty blanket, Amaila!
xo
Poppy
Definitely! And to watch where you're going :-)
Me as well. But with all the stuff that I absolutely must have around me, my house would weigh a lot.
That's a great idea for a sequel, Tammy. I'm sure a garden comes with its own perils :-)
I love your blanket, love your poem and love your gorgeous nephew! x
The perfect blanket to dream !!!
Have a nice week !
Anna
Lovely blanket dear! xoxo
Beautiful covered in crochet!
The black background gave prominence to the bright colors.
Hello, I love the cute snail poem! Your nephew Tomer is adorable and the crochet blanket is pretty. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
Wonderful little boy under a fantastic blanket... and sweet poem of yours, bravo!
So much love going around here! <3
What a sweet little snail poem and a lovely granny square blanket...my favorite!
Darling blanket and your little assistant & model is a cutie! XO- Weni@H2OBungalow
Lovely little poem! Your assistant is just adorable and the blanket is so pretty.
Oh Amalia, what a darling post! Your poem is just too cute :)
And the blanket....a work of art, my friend! Love and hugs to you!
Lovely blanket, Amalia!! So colorful:)
Just wonderful! That made me smile... :)
Wow! Nice! I like it!:)
How absolutely charming!! (Model, Blanket AND POEM!) This reminded me in a zany way of the wonderful old Bottle-Cap trivets my Mom and Mammaw used to crochet, usually in the shape of a bunch of grapes, with the loveliest variegated purples and lavenders. I've been meaning to post about those useful old treasures for a while.
Thank you so much for your comment on LAWN TEA. I hope you'll visit again.
rachel
I love your cute poem and beautiful blanket you crocheted! Hope you have a nice week!
Julie
I'm so happy the snail was able to get across the road without getting run over. As long as he doesn't come to my garden and eat, I'll be even more happy :-) Loved the poem and seeing your adorable nephew enjoying the beautiful throw and little animal you made!
Dear Amalia:
I agree - quite the handsome young man! That is truly a work of art and what a lovely crochet blanket. So glad you shared and linked!
Oh very cute darling
xx
www.sakuranko.com
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Lindo trabalho, alegre e muito colorido.
Boa quinta-feira com tudo de bom!
Beijinhos.
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not going back its never good to go back in life forward all the way embracing our lives. beautiful poem and gorgeous blanket. dee x
The afghan is such a happy, wonderful mix of colors!
Thank you for being at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.
We are so glad you are here.
Laura
White Spray Paint
I know that I've already commented, but I couldn't resist coming back to have another look at your beautiful blanket. Your colorful flowers are so pretty against the black yarn. :-)
Thank you for participating to my Fabric, Thread and Yarn link party. Have a great day!
As always, wonderful poem, Amalia. And I love your granny square throw. You did a beautiful job.
Your nephew looks so cute under your beautiful afghan. Such a sweet poem!!
Gorgeous blanket - the black really makes the colours pop. Your nephew looks so sweet snuggled under it. Have a great weekend. xx
Gorgeous blanket - the black really makes the colours pop. Your nephew looks so sweet snuggled under it. Have a great weekend. xx
What a pretty blanket, Amalia !!I love the colors. Your nephew Tomar did great work as assistant. I am happy , the snail arrived safely. Thank you for sharing.
Have a nice weekend, Carmen
This post is featured today on my blog - congratulations!
Beautiful blanket and your nephew is adorable. As always I love your cute poems. Have a fabulous weekend.
Oooo, I'm smitten with your gorgeous blanket. I used to love crocheting similar squares with the black frame around all the colours. But you have taken that pattern to a whole new delicious level.
Enjoyed your poem too ... glad that little snail made it to the other side. And what a cutie pie nestled under that blanket.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend, Amalia!
Brenda xox
The blanket is gorgeous! My grandmother crocheted the most amazing things, but I'm not very good at it.
I love the pictures !!! good Sunday !!!
Hello Amalia, sorry I haven’t been around for a while. I love your blog, your poetry is divine and your gorgeous images always make me smile. The blanket is beautiful. Oh I do know that feeling when finishing a book, sometimes I delay finishing because I don’t want to leave the characters!
PS. I'm just writing a review about a book I really didn't want to finish :-)
Darling nephew and beautiful throw! Thank you for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. This post truly delighted me.
What a beautiful blanket, so snugly.
Is this your grandson?
Have a nice day and greetings, Nicole
Gorgeous, utterly gorgeous crochet blanket! Perhaps next winter, I'll use your pattern and colors Amalia!
Happy new week,
Olympia
I like your poetry. Blanket I also really like:)
What a beautiful blanket !! Amalia, you are very talented !!
Greetings
What a beautiful blanket !! Amalia, you are very talented !!
Greetings
Hi Amalia, what a beautiful afghan and sweet poem to go with it. And what a cutie pie boy! Thanks so much for your recent visit and comment on my pheasant! Have a great day!
Gina
The blanket you crocheted is beautiful, Amalia! Just perfect to use on those cooler days and evenings.
Love the poem too.
Mary Alice
Dear Amalia
Timer is snug
As a bug
In your cuddly rug!
What a talent you are!
HUg
Shane
Your poetry is always so whimsical and this afghan / blanket is just stunning....jewel-like with the rich colors! The model is pretty cute! :)
Your poetry is always so whimsical and this afghan / blanket is just stunning....jewel-like with the rich colors! The model is pretty cute! :)
Lovely tale and your nephew is brilliant at modelling that wonderful blanket! Sarah x
Hello Amalia, thank you for your nice visit today (Tue. April 26) - I thought I had left you a comment before here about your super cute nephew! You forgot to leave a photo link this week for Seasons - April poppies. You like to leave one of these photos in this post? Would be great! There's still time on Wednesday till 7pm Pacific time, to link up!
Hope you're not embarrassed about your blackened out photo of last week. See, I live in the mountains and forest, and as soon as there's a storm coming up, it interferes with the internet. Even in normal conditions some cell phones do not even work here! (Nothing here is as stable or secure as in Holland, lol). So, it was not your fault!!
Actually this week it happened too, with someone else. At that time I couldn't even receive google or my blog!
This is beautiful Amalia! My Grandmother had one of these and I loved it! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Have a great week dear! xoxo
Well, Tomer makes a wonderful model showing off that stunning afghan! I have always loved granny squares...and the colors are just perfect! You do good work, girl :)
The crocheted blanket is beautiful Amalia and your poem is very inspiring.
Hugs Diane
WHAT AN ADORABLE LITTLE POEM! I can see it in my head the whole while I was reading it! LOL TOO CUTE!!! ;) You REALLY NEED to publish your poems in a book! AND I AGREE with everyone else, your crocheted blanket is BEAUTIFUL! ;) THANK YOU for coming over to visit! BLESSINGS TO YOU & YOURS!!!
Thank you dear Amalia for adding this darling image of your nephew sleeping underneath this beautiful blanket to SEASONS this week:):) Enjoy the rest of your week - am looking forward to to see your photo of the next!
Such a bright & cheery blanket and a cute little model. - Darling little poem. I enjoy it very much.
It is good to be able to carry our home with us, even if that means in our heart. The blanket is gorgeous! xoxo Su
The blanket is just, just awesome...
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Wow Amalia -- your blanket is gorgeous!!!
Hi Amalia, LOVE the gorgeous granny square throw. This is stunning and so reminds me of the throws my grandmother and mother would make. Love the poem. What a sweet story. Your talents are incredible my friend. Blessings. xo
Thank you, Bernideen! This quite made my day :-)
Well spotted! Picot is my go-to edging. I love it.
does a snail
have a tail?
this one at least
has its own tale.
I have a sneaky feeling that he will soon cross back. Snails are notoriously forgetful.
Thanks for visiting me, Rachel. Looking forward to seeing the trivets.
How kind, Susan. Thank you!
Now I'm curious. Heading over to discover which book it is :-)
That is a compliment indeed, Olympia! I'll look forward to seeing it.
My darling little nephew :-)
I was getting anxious for him!
Lovely blankie :)
I love the crocheted blanket you've made! I love how the black makes all the colors pop! Well done!
I love your poem. Enjoyed it.
I have a similar afghan from my MIL. Not sure if her mother made it or not. Hope you are sewing labels into your work. I guess your blog documents it. It is amazing how many questions you have when your relatives have died and there is no one to ask and you wish you knew.
Wonderful and creative, colorful too. Great and delightful read indeed. Greetings!
What a sweet snail poem Amalia, I was getting worried that he might not make it. Also love the afghan, the colors are beautiful.
What a sweet snail poem Amalia, I was getting worried that he might not make it. Also love the afghan, the colors are beautiful.
I used to make my own embroidered labels. I can't remember why I stopped.
Phew! I'm glad the snail made it! Love this afghan, and the model is adorable! Just letting you know I will be featuring your afghan on Best of the Weekend, tonight! Hope to see you back with us again this week!
How kind, Amy! Thank you! Quite made my day.
I was totally convinced the snail would be smashed! Glad he lived to see another day. Fantanastic tale!
Tomer is very handsome indeed, and your blanket is stunning.
Have a wnderful week :)
Love the poem and looooooooove the crochet blanket!!!!
And your newphew is so sweet!
have a nice day, dear Amalia!
Hi Amalua, gorgeous blanket! The poem is beautiful too. I habe been thinking in using one of your poems in class.
What a beautiful blanket, those colours really pop against the black. And you had me on the edge of my seat with the snail!
Apaixonei pelo trabalho, principalmente pelo uso do preto, que é tão difícil de se ver.
P "recheio", assim como as palavras, deixaram o post encantador.
Abraços e feliz dia.
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