I've Got a Sweet Tooth for This Book

Once upon a time, at the edge of the galaxy,

two sweet tooths decided to start a family.

The cravings these two shared weren't all about candy,

but while drawing and writing they surely ate plenty.

The she sweet tooth spun silly tales with hidden adult meaning.

The he sweet tooth doodled them to make kids think they're dreaming.

Together they created a new type of candy store -

one with bubbly cartoons and rockin' rhymes galore!

Everyone who wants to can visit their store

and come back again anytime they want more

in The Candy Store at the Edge of the Galaxy,

a rhymetastic new book I thought you should see.

The brief theme of gambling and talk of rear ends

might bother my more conservative friends

but really the collection is wholesome and cute

and contains lessons written by someone very astute.

© 2011 - all rights reserved - Rachel Hoyt

Before I go, let me leave you with one poem from the book.

I should hope that, by now, you're dying to take a look!

BAD DAY

by Aleza Freeman

My hair is tangled,

My nails are a mess,

I spilled a soy latte

all over my dress.

There's a hole in my sock,

I tripped over a rock,

I was late for my date

'cause I don't have a clock.

My head is pounding,

My pet bird is dead,

I just got a ticket

for running a red.

Overdue for vacation

but working instead.

Oh, why did I even

get out of bed?

© 2011 - Big Doodle Head


This post was written for Smiley Sociology Study #9.
Come join the book review link exchange while there's still time!

Book Review - Every Thing On It by Shel Silverstein

(click to buy on Amazon)

Shel Silverstein deserves a rave rhyme review

for his latest posthumous message to you. 

(In case you didn’t know, this is number two.  

Runny Babbit came out after his death too.) 

This poetry compilation is 100% Shel

and retains his beloved style quite well. 

Through kids, creatures, animals and “things”,

many further messages he brings. 

He finally tells us why people write rhymes

and that happy endings don’t exist  - just good times. 

He writes of a new diet, though I don’t think I’ll try it,

and of flamingos stealing things in hopes we’ll buy it. 

He illustrates with words the power of please

and why garlic breath brings many to their knees. 

It even has a bit of romance and a fantasy ball game. 

As expected, Shel’s way of saying goodbye is anything but plain.

© Rachel Hoyt.  All rights reserved.

Technorati Tags: Entertainment, Books, Shel Silverstein, Humor, Review, Poetry

This rhyme was written for Smiley Sociology Study #9.
Come over and join in!  It's book review time.

I'm also sharing this at the Poetry Pantry
where there's much more lovely poetry to see.

Smiley Sociology Study #9 - It's Book Review Time

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This month I'm writing my first book review,

so I thought I'd make you write one too

unless, of course, you've already reviewed one

and don't have time to write another 'cuz you're busy having fun!

Who knows if anything sociological will be concluded

but into my mind this theme sharply protruded

as a way to encourage book gifting through the holidays

and give our fellow writers the kind of advertising that pays.

Remember, although it can be, your post need NOT be poetry.

Bloggers of all types may use Mister Linky.

I only ask that you stick to this month's chosen theme,

read others' post and leave comments (that aren't mean).

Next month, after I've analyzed all your posts,

I'll write my own rhyme and link to the entries I liked most.

If you don't already have a new book in mind,

many bloggers have e-books which are easy to find!

Non rhyming directions for the poetry challenged:

(1) Create a new post about a rare animal or link to one that was already on your blog. Please note: your post does not need to be poetic or rhyming. All styles of blogs are welcome as long as their post is a book review.

(2) Please include a link back to the Smiley Sociology Study within your post to help spread the word about the link exchange. The more "data" / posts I have to peruse, the better pseudo sociological results I can produce!

(3) copy the link for that post and paste link into Mister Linky below.
Please link directly to the post you want to share, not to your home page.
I will delete your link from the study if I cannot find a book review to link to directly.

(4) leave a comment here to let me know you've posted a link

(5) read links left by others and tell them (nicely) what you think