Family Poems for Poetry Month

In honor of my book club's poetry month I wrote some poems for my family.  I've actually been thinking about doing this for a while.  I wrote these all on our big white board and the kids really liked it. (And, in honor of Emily Dickinson, my favorite poet, I just titled them with numbers.)

1

Life is lovely

But I wouldn't last long

If I didn't have my John.

2

Life is grand.

Life is great.

What would I do without my Kate?

3

Life is stupendous,

But would be scary,

If I didn't have my Mary.

4

Life is a dandy,

But what a dilemma,

If I didn't have my Emma.

5

Life is terrific,

But to tell the truth,

I wouldn't like it without my Ruth.

6

Life is super,

But would be silly,

If I didn't have my Lily.

7

Life is marvelous,

But I'll tell you, madam,

I'd be sad without my Adam.

8

Life is crazy,

But I couldn't cope,

Without the thought of seeing Hope.

9

Life is beautiful,

But I believe

It's not so belle without Noel.