Okay folks, do you know what a "Barking" spider is? When I do a school visit and ask that question, there's always one little girl or boy whose hand goes up, then down, then up, then down ... and I always call on them. Their answer is, "Well, I know what my dad says they are, but it CAN'T be THAT!" This is the first poem from my book and the reason for the title ...
Barking Spiders
The barking spiders all march in
just past dinner time.
Some BIG, some small, they come to call
floating on the wind behind.
Each is clearly noticed,
although they can't be seen.
You're positive they're there, though,
'cause your nose is very keen.
You know you can't outrun them
and a net won't get them caught.
Your friends laugh 'cause they're funny,
but your mom yells 'cause they're not.
So open all the windows!
Crack the vents, real fast!
'Cause these aren't normalspiders ... BARKING spiders are ... just gas.
OH thats okay then, now Dad and I can go read your other poem, and don't tell dad, but he rips off some of the most rank...uh oh, here he comes...Rufuz (w00f)
CJ,
LOL! Funny you should write about it.....my 3 1/2 year old grandson told me the floor moved! Hahahahaha [I am using it in one of my stories]
I cracked up, and am still shaking my head at that one..from the mouths of babes, eh? And now, I will expect to hear them called barking spiders!!! Actually, I can almost hear my son-in-law using that term for himself!!!
cute...heard them called everything but that...one of the children in my class the other day..hollered out, "hey, someone done a fizzle!" that was the first time I had heard that one to...this was a great poem...I loved it..
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Oh, that's so cute! Next time I hear the sound of escaping gas, I say, "Who let that barking spider out?" No one but me is going to understand that one! :) CJ you have quite an imagination, girl. I just love it! You're such a hoot!
Well young lady, thanks to you Moira has an autographed copy of Barking Spiders which from time to time asks me to read. I asked her if she knew what was a Barking Spider. After she said no I explained it to her. She said, "Papaw, that's not Barking Spiders, those are tooters. Soooooo, I guess you'll just have to change the name of your book."
Oh yeahhhh...just thought I will skip this one because I HATE SPIDERS but for the barking ones I have no fear I think they real ones fear mine.....lol!!
whenever I can afford to start buying AD author's books, yours will be among one of the first! I've started a collection for the day (hopefully a good 5 years off or so) when I'm a grandmother! (:
I had the pleasure to peruse you website, and I will reiterate that you assuredly do have a calling that is honorable and most likely quite fulfilling.
An entertaining, and humorous write, explaining with panache those invisble creatures that invade the olfactory and "reek" their havoc.
Pengey Penguin takes us on a memorable journey where an unlikely character, twists of fate, and minor miracles help him and his rag-tag Army of little fury animals save Christmas.325 page read to me 4-8 - 9 up reads very quickly.
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Regis
LOL! Funny you should write about it.....my 3 1/2 year old grandson told me the floor moved! Hahahahaha [I am using it in one of my stories]
I cracked up, and am still shaking my head at that one..from the mouths of babes, eh? And now, I will expect to hear them called barking spiders!!! Actually, I can almost hear my son-in-law using that term for himself!!!
Wonderful talent that you possess!
Love, Rhonda
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
God Bless
Love, Lena
Eileen
I've got to have a copy of this book!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Adorable, adorable write, am saving this one!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Love Tinka
Susan
I had the pleasure to peruse you website, and I will reiterate that you assuredly do have a calling that is honorable and most likely quite fulfilling.
An entertaining, and humorous write, explaining with panache those invisble creatures that invade the olfactory and "reek" their havoc.
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
Fee
Excellent and innovative construction from your accomplished pen, that just jumps off the pages at you..
You would have to be barking mad, not to notice your undoubted talent and aptitude in this genre..
Love and Hugs
Peter