Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Mission Impossible



A little bear
set himself a mission -
he was going to climb
on top of a cushion.

The dolls said no,
it's too high at the top,
and asked quite nicely
whether he'd stop.

The bear was hurt
by their worry and doubt,
and decided it was time
to be out and about.

He laced his boots,
thought what to pack,
and finally decided
to take only a snack.

The dolls scowled
and began to scoff:
shoes on a cushion?
take them right off!

He started the climb
with his feet bare and cold,
but none of that mattered
he was feeling so bold.

At first it was fun,
he was going quite strong,
but two minutes later
it all went wrong.

His heart began racing,
his mouth was dry
and he was dizzy
from being so high.

He felt his feet go
and managed a frown
before starting to tumble
all the way down.

He fell on the sofa
so it wasn't rough,
and I'll say this for the dolls -
they tried not to laugh.


Featured: My nephew Ariel
climbing up a new crochet cushion.

143 comments:

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

It seems your little bear dressed in climbing attire to match the mountainous cushion. :) So cute and lovely!

Wonky Patchwork said...

Love your colours there and brilliant poem as always, especially the dolls trying not to laugh! I find myself looking at crochet with slightly different eyes now Venetia is making things, she has a cushion on the go at the moment, but isn't sure how she's going to do the back of it. I always tend to do nice deep envelope backs with fabric cushions but she's not so sure with crochet. What's your favourite way to create a back and attach it all?

Things and Thoughts said...

Your cushion is so cool and this little angel lying down on it...Perfection!
Greetings from me
Olympia

Anna said...

A lovely cushion and a handsome Ariel !
Have a nice day !
Anna

Ann said...

Adorable, both the poem and your nephew

magnoliasntea said...

What a handsome adventurer! Lovely cushion, too. :)

magnoliasntea said...

What a handsome adventurer! Lovely cushion, too. :)

Maya Kuzman said...

Adorable, kissable cheeks this little bear has! Love the cushion and the poem is fantastic!

Luciana F. Damiano said...

His nephew is cute.
The pad was beautiful with crochet.

mamasmercantile said...

What a delight, such a handsome little chap on a wonderful adventure. Great post.

La Table De Nana said...

That little face is a classic..a classic beautiful baby face..that excpression;)

How cute Amalia..and the story too.

camp and cottage living said...

Your nephew is adorable and I loved the poem!

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

You have captured the best of everything! Love the colors and those kissable cheeks:)!
Hugs,
jemma

Meredith said...

He is adorable and your cushion is perfect.
Hugs,
Meredith

Gracie Saylor said...

Your poem kept me in suspense to the end! I'm so glad it had a happy ending, and I loved seeing Ariel and your pretty new cushion, Amalia :) xx

Gumbo Lily said...

What a kissable, squinchable boy-bear! A sweet cushion too!

Mylittlepieceofengland said...

What a gorgeous little bear! Love the poem and the cushion too xx

Helen Philipps said...

Adorable baby and poem too! And such a pretty new cushion!
Helen xox

Red Rose Alley said...

Ariel is precious, Amalia. Boys can be so daring and mischievous sometimes, but that's what makes them the special little people they are. Your poems are always so delightful.

~Sheri

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

How adorable, Amalia! Ariel is a sweetheart! I always love your whimsical poems and the pillow is beautiful!

Polly said...

Delightful Amalia, your nephew is gorgeous, I love his name. The crochet cushion is stunning x

Prunella Pepperpot said...

Ariel is so cute and very determined.
Love your poem and your cushion is great, love that you have put a fringe around it, really sets it off a treat :)
Have a great June!

Cheryl said...

Oh what a little cherub! Adorable :-) The crochet pillow is darling! What a fabulous look with the fringe around the entire pillow, brilliant :-)

Sandra said...

The baby is so cute! The turquoise cushions are gorgeous!

Lenka said...

What a lovely boy, he made my evening. I have two little grandsons, you know.

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

Adorable! The cushions look perfect for a cozy nap :)

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Oh my goodness... just adorable... the cushion, your nephew, and your poem!!!!!!!!!

Kim said...

He is adorable and that pillow is just so gorgeous. You should sell them...after you publish your book. I'd buy both!

Gloria Baker said...

Adorable : both the pillow and this little baby :)

Gloria Baker said...

Adorable : both the pillow and this little baby :)

Kim said...

Your cushion is gorgeous; love the pretty colours and the fringing finishes it off perfectly. Ariel is so, so sweet. Never thwart a bear's determination...those dolls should know better. =) I could sit forever, Amalia, and read all your fanciful and imaginative poems. They drift one to a place filled with whimsical characters and the most lyrical words. You have the most delightful and amazing gift!

Quilting Stories said...

Ariel is such an adorable baby! I love the cushion and the sweet story!

Preeti said...

Lovely cushion!! And your mountaineer nephew is very cute !!:)

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

teeehehee...what a sweet little baby bear in blue, trying to climb that cushion! Oh Amalia, I love your love for word play and sound!

Pamela Gordon said...

Ariel is a beautiful baby and had quite an adventure on the gorgeous pillow. Your poem made me smile, Amalia. Sweet post. Have a beautiful day!

decorayadora said...

Hi dear Amalia !! Ese cojín a a crochet es una maravilla .. Me encanta su colorido ,,

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Oh, how sweet he is! Such cute cheeks for kissing and blowing bubbles against. So glad for the 'safe' tumble.

What a glorious pillow. Ever since I found your earlier afghan with such delightful colours in your squares, I've been thinking about getting some new yarn and doing some of my own square crocheting again. It's been years. Now I am inspired all over again. I LOVE those colours and the fringe in this pillow.

Thanks for a wonderful post, Amalia. It's always a joy to come visit.
Brenda
xox

Carla from The River said...

Sweet! Oh my, I just want to hug him.
Oh my, I do enjoy your blog. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Carla

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

What a sweet little one on your handmade cushion, Amalia! Nice little verse as well. Enjoy your blessings. ♥

Jesh StG said...

Am glad the dolls tried not to laugh! Beautiful crochet, Amalia, and many thanks for being a part with this lovely pillow with SEASONS! It's always a pleasure to look at your posts!
You may know that in the USA this pattern is called the granny square and is kind of a classic for crocheters. There are many variants on the granny square.

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

Lovely poem and cushion and your nephew is super cute! :)

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Awe what a cutie.....gorgeous cushion too!! :)
V x

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

What a sweet he is! Look like he's loving your pretty cushion too.

Lara B. said...

Arial is one cute little bear of a cushion climber! So sweet!
Amalia, your poem is delightful. Who knew so much adventure could be found on a sofa? :)

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Your nephew has no fear of that mountain! Adorable face! Love the granny squares.

Lowcarb team member said...

Oh Amalia, your poem is just perfect and little Ariel is just gorgeous.
I am sending him a big hug ... virtually speaking of course!

Have a happy June

All the best Jan

Margie said...

Cute nephew and poem! Pixar should hire you for the next Toy Story movie!

Julie's Lifestyle said...

Your nephew is adorable and you made such a gorgeous crocheted cushion!
Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J&J.

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

Oh what a cutie! thanks for the peek at your handiwork and the little one.

Bernideen said...

Dear Amalia:
What a precious baby and such vibrant colors! Your pillow is lovely and I am so glad you shared and linked.

Lorrie said...

What a darling little baby boy! Your cushion is beautiful, too.

The House with the Blue Door said...

Another great poem, and the crochet cushion is very colourful. Little Ariel is very sweet indeed.
Cathy x

Kay G. said...

Oh you can send me that cushion, I love it!! Cute baby!!

Tania Pelletier said...

I love both the sweet little boy and the beautiful cushion!

Tania

Thimbleanna said...

It's all perfect Amalia -- a beautiful baby, a fun poem and a gorgeous cushion. I LOVE the colors!

Conniecrafter said...

He is just the cutest, enjoying that beautiful soft cushion, love the colors in it!! so glad the little bear had a nice soft couch to land on ;)

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Cutest baby shot EVER! He stole the show, lol! :)

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Love the pillow...Wish I knew how to crochet! I want to just squish that adorable baby, you are a lucky Auntie!


Carol

Benita said...

Absolutely adorable...your nephew, the pillow and the poem!! Love and hugs to you sweet friend!!

Casey said...

Love the fringe on your cushion, it's so fun!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Ariel is adorable and so is your poem! Your chochet pillow is so pretty--love its colors!

Enara Girl said...

Super cute cushion and nephew Ariel.
xoxo

Sakuranko said...

Oh this little baby is so cute!
xx

www.sakuranko.com

Jacqueline said...

I bet he felt so clever, climbing his own little mountain!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Amalia, your nephew is adorable. The crochet pillow is pretty, it is like a mountain to him! Wonderful poem! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

What a lovely, lovely rhyme! You're such a talented writer.
Not to forget your beautiful pillow, I find it makes a mountain worthy of any baby.
Thank you for participating to my Fabric, Thread and Yarn link party. Have a good day!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for visiting me - when we were in Lucca I kept the camera clicking, knowing I wouldn't come back there soon! Love your balcony shot (actually all of them) in your post from France - it reflects so much Mediterranean living! Have a lovely weekend and see you in a few days for SEASONS:)

TexWisGirl said...

too cute. be careful, little cub.

Jess said...

Everything is just too cute! :)

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

Lena Pugacheva said...

How cute! and how the colors work together!

Debby Ray said...

How adorable is little Ariel! And how adorable is that crochet pillow! And your sweet little poem was just perfect :)

Little Wandering Wren said...

I'm sure Ariel will have no problems climbing all the mountains in life, hopefully they are all so lovely! Beautiful cushion and words.
Wren x

cristina said...

What poem so beautiful and nice nephew! I am self taught in English learning, always use the google translator. And reding his poems also helps me! Amalia, hope you have a nice day! a big hug from Catalonia!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Ariel is such a cute little bear, Amalia :) I'm glad he had a beautiful soft pillow to climb!

Mrs. W. said...

This is really precious!

You write such sweet poems.

And what a darling little baby!

♥Hope

Magia da Inês said...


Missão quase impossível...
com a beleza das almofadas, com o carinho e o cuidado da vovó...
a missão é certamente possível.
Bom fim de semana, amiga!
Beijinhos.
��ه° ·.

Tricia Buice said...

Aww that is adorable! The story and this beautiful baby! Look at those eyes and cutie cheeks! Bravo!

Unknown said...

What a sweetie!!!

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said...

Sweet poem, Amalia! Ariel is one cutie pie, and I love the colors in the pillow. Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

That's a sweet poem and Ariel is a cute little guy, Amalia. His shirt matches the pretty cushion perfectly. :)

Rosie said...

Lovely photo of Ariel and a great poem to celebrate his almost ascent of the cushion:)

Ela said...

Lovely photo of Ariel !! I love the colors in the pillow !!
Happy weekend :)

Beauty Follower said...

Cute little chap and pillow case!

http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

September Violets said...

The things that go on when no one's about! Poor bear did his best, so no need to pout.
Ariel looks ready for any challenge! Sweet baby :)
Wendy

Diane said...

What a lovely picture of Ariel, the poem and blanket.

Hugs Diane

Nancy Chan said...

Both your nephew, Ariel and the cushion are beautiful. Your cute nephew has beautiful, big eyes.

Le crocette di Mariuccia said...

Sweeeettt!! Very lovely. Mariuccia

Stacey said...

Absolutely wonderful in every way!!

Happy Thoughts of Home sweet Amalia. :)

handmade by amalia said...

LOL, Wendy. I love a comment that rhymes :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Thanks, Julia! I'll have a talk with my SIL. She must always dress Ariel to match my crafts, just in case...

handmade by amalia said...

You've taught yourself well, Cristina! Your English is great. And if my poems help in a little way, all the more wonderful. A hug and a kiss for you.

handmade by amalia said...

I bet he feels clever all the time, conquering every adult he meets with one sweet smile :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Thanks for visiting me, Casey, and for the lovely comment.

handmade by amalia said...

I've already given it to my sister or I'd be heading to the post office right now :-)

handmade by amalia said...

A sofa can be a whole world if you let it :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Crochet should come with its own addiction warning but it is my favorite thing to do on a plane. Just saying :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Another lovely comment, Anita. Ariel has only started crawling and was a relatively easy model, in a few weeks I'll probably have to chase him around the room :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Now that is something worth working for - a cozy nap! like!

handmade by amalia said...

And they know that they can we you over with a smile, if need be :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I crochet the back much as I do the front and sew them together. The cushion doesn't come out but as it was made with acrylic yarn the is no problem throwing it whole into the washing machine. Also, I usually do different designs or color schemes for each side and it's like having two cushions to play with.

Beth said...

What a little cutie! And the cushion is lovely too.

JES said...

I love your creativity with both hands and words! Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! :)

Poções de Arte said...

Bom dia!
Que post gracioso!
Lindo sobrinho, lindo trabalho e belos versos, parabéns!!!

Obrigada pelo carinho com os balões.

Abraços esmagadores e feliz semana.

Keri said...

Hi Amalia, what an adorable nephew you have!! The crocheted pillow is fantastic! Love the poem; I hope the bear tries his feat again. :)

Dewena said...

And his shirt is so pretty with the cushion's colors! Oh my, that sweet little face, that expression. He'll keep trying till he gets it right, you can just tell.

Carolina G. Ticala said...

very nice your input , thanks for stopping by my blog

Carolina G. Ticala said...

very nice your input , thanks for stopping by my blog

Nora @ Teacup Tales said...

A lot of beauty in that photo! Ariel is quite cute and the colors of the pillow work so well together. A vibrant piece of textile art-enjoy!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Love your poetry! He is a cutie and I love his popeye face! Such a pretty and colorful pillow too.
hugs,
Jann

Kathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home} said...

Such a lovely pillow. I remember my mom making pillows and afghans with similar crocheted squares. Your nephew is absolultey adorable! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xoKathleen

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

A really pretty pillow and a charming poem...Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Hugs,
Deb

The French Hutch said...

The poem is so sweet, the pillow so beautiful but the sweet cheeks and big blue eyes of Ariel makes my heart jump! Please pass along a hug from this charmed reader.
Happy Day dear friend………..

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

The crocheted pillow, the poem AND your nephew are all adorable, Amalia. I particularly love how you joined your granny squares together, and the fringed edge.

Tamara said...

Hello Amelia..
What a sweet face and fun story! Isn't it lovely how any little thing can inspire a story? You're so good at finding something special in the everyday. That's a gift! Thank you for sharing it <3 and thank you for your visit! Hugs and blessings

Tamara said...

oh! and your pillow is gorgeous..you have a wonderful talent there. Persuasion is one of my favorite Jane Austen stories as well. Though I've never read the book, I've watched the BBC movie several times. Have a glorious day!

DD's Cottage said...

loving the colors of the pillow and of course the cute pie on it! I am glad the dolls tried not to laugh!

Jodiebodie said...

Such a pretty cushion and I LOVE the fringe - that's a motto of mine "Put a fringe on it" ;-)
You should compile your cute poetry and pretty pictures into a book someday. This latest one is so gorgeous.

handmade by amalia said...

There are worse mottoes in life :-)

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

Hi Amalia, the pillow is gorgeous, love the color combo and the fringe. Also your nephew is adorable!!!

EricaSta said...

Thank you so much for your nice comment... By the way, it's my husband you see on the post. 🤗

Annas Nadelbuch said...

Oh, what a sweet Baby, so beautiful big eyes !!! I also love your crochet cushion in granny squares, have enjoid reading this lovely poem about the climbing bear !!Thank you for sharing, Amalia.

Carolina G. Ticala said...

gorgeous pillow!!!kiss

Carolina G. Ticala said...

gorgeous pillow!!!kiss

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Beautiful pillow and sweet little nephew! I enjoyed the fun poem, too! Happy week to you! xx Karen

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Pretty cushion but I love the adorable baby much more!!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment.
Hugs,
FABBY

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Pretty cushion but I love the adorable baby much more!!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment.
Hugs,
FABBY

Olga Poltava said...

The cushion is beautiful, the little one is adorable, and the poem is absolutely wonderful!

Handmade in Israel said...

Delightful!

Ohmydearests said...

what a sweet pea! I love your incredible rhyme! <3

Unknown said...

adorable! such a sweet pic and lovely rhyme :)

DeniseinVA said...

He is a darling little boy, sweet, adorable!!! A lovely gift to him, this wonderful poem of yours. Thank you for sharing. I have such a big smile on my face now :)

DeniseinVA said...

And oh how pretty the cushion is :)

Blogoratti said...

How adorable, and such a nice piece. Warm greetings!

Jennifer said...

Such a cute little guy! And who can blame him for wanting to crawl on your pretty pillow! Thanks for linking up to Dishing It! & Digging It!

FlashinScissors said...

Ahh, your nephew Ariel looks so sweet, Amalia! Love the granny square cushion and the fringe! Loved the poem too, and thank heavens he only fell on the sofa!
I can't believe you'd throw this cushion in the washing machine, if I did that, I just know it would stretch!
Hugs, Barbara xx

Ingrid K. said...

Hello Amalia, another super poem, fantastic!!! And what a cute nephew and beautiful cushion!!! :))

Also, I loved your post about France, amazing photos and nice little poem!

Keep writing!!
Ingrid xx
Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

Feral Turtle said...

OH my gosh....what an adorable little guy! A lovely pillow you have created and of course a very entertaining story to top it off! Cheers Amalia.

She loves to crochet said...

The cushion is lovely, such pretty colours, fun for your little nephew too. Hx

niwibo said...

Such a lovely boy, he looks so sweet.
And the cushion ist lovely, too.
Happy Sunday, Nicole

Winnie said...

This cushion is beautiful - I love the pattern, and your nephew is ADORABLE !!

Winnie said...

ושכחתי שאת מדברת עברית (את גרה בארץ נכון?)

Kay G. said...

Please tell your sister she is one lucky lady! Hugs to you!

Anna said...

Love the fringe! I will give that a try! Anna x