She is three
sitting by me
on the couch
open book
in her hands
head bent
so intent
in her study
of detail
in the picture
She is three
and I see
a reader
coming to light
and
very possibly
an illustrious
illustrator
of dawning
intensity
even though
she’s three.
My granddaugher, Micah.
I’ve read A Bad Case of Stripes to her over and over.
She anticipates events in the story now and comments on the drawings.
She studied this page a long time.
Her first sketch of her dad.
She made her dad tie a cape on her. “I’m Batman, she told him. “Read to the Batman.”
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with thanks to Two Writing Teachers for the annual March Slice of Life Story Challenge.
This is my ninth year participating alongside fellow teacher-writers.
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Micah is definitely a budding reader and illustrator! What a perfect small moment you’ve captured with your poem!
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so sweet
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Fran, I don’t think there is anything more heartwarming than a dad reading to his daughter, and that last picture of your son reading to The Batman is priceless indeed! What a sweet, sweet photo – – which could be an illustration in a book itself! You are blessed with a precious family. And they are blessed to have you right there close to them.
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How precious! There is nothing more heartwarming and uplifting than seeing children engage with books and creativity. Even more so when they’re connected to you in some way. Micah is so grown up now. I love the dad illustration!
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This felt so light, precious, and close to home. “She is three” what a beautiful representation in this poem, Fran!
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Fran, what a heartwarming post. Your granddaughter is well on her way to becoming a lifelong learner. She has guidance all around her.
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Fran, your poem is super sweet as is your adorable granddaughter. I feel blessed to have read your loving post and poetry today.
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A dad reading to a daughter is the kind of image that makes me smile all day. PS today I also wrote about my 9 year old granddaughter who is also a budding reader and writer
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