Poetry Friday: Naomi Shihab Nye
I rely on the work of Naomi Shihab Nye. Thrilled that she wil be in Portland for the Washington and Oregon Library Media Confernce next month.
This is from the book, Come With Me: Poems for a Journey.
Secrets
One suitcase
only for secrets-
tucked in the pouch pocket,
pressed in the corners,
One light and liquid suitcase,
one glittering suitcase
filled with tiny
unspoken tales.
And I will carry it
to the other side of the ocean.
I will carry it
so no one knows
what I hold.
Because its cargo
is more precious than socks
or pajamas.
Because a secret is a ticket
and without it
the trip would be
too lonely.
I want that glittering suitcase filled with tiny unspokened tales.
Last day to reserve a room at the Portland Sheraton at conference rates. Rate includes breakfast and gratuity.
Biblio File is hosting Poetry Friday. Head over to see what other poems are offered.
Happy Reading.
MsMac
September 13th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Naomi Shihab Nye is one of my favorite adult poets. I was so happy when this collection of her children’s poetry was published. One poem from the book that I read to myself a lot when my daughter was a teenager is “Mad.”
I am so sorry that I won’t be able to attend the 2008 Kidlit Bloggers Conference this year. I had so hoped to come.
September 13th, 2008 at 8:36 am
It was hard to choose just one poem from this book.
September 13th, 2008 at 8:55 am
“one light and liquid suitcase” … I love that.