For Local BlogMagnet word poetry pulls a family together
By Kakie Fitzsimmons
A few weeks back my son and I went to the Stone Arch Bridge Festival for the Arts near downtown Minneapolis. We came across this board and started to work on it. 45 minutes later, here is what we created.
I took the picture because it was something we did together and we can use it as our mantra. If I could add one more line it would say “I am always with you.” Obviously there were one or two sets of words we weren’t able to complete, but the irony in life is that sometimes there will be things we can’t finish. That is really okay because we are all imperfect human beings who are flawed in our own a beautiful ways. At the end of the day, it isn’t the things we have, it is the memories we create with those who we love unconditionally.
Do you have a family poem or some special way you celebrate eachother? Please share it below.
If it is hard for you to read, I have the written full text below
Know my wish
remember & honor family
laugh believe in wonder
remember a special child
answer with truth
make dreams because they may bring joy
grow give believe we are special
different is good
never leave love imagine more honor
gentle whisper brings
always bring special thought
understand important things
family time is important
remember me
Thanks for reading and commenting!
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July 10th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
[...] This post by Kakie Fitzsimmons I loved, as a mom, as a human, and just because it was neat! She talks about how Magnet Poetry brings people together. [...]
July 11th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Thanks for the great comment Jenn, it means a great deal to me that you enjoyed it. Blessings!
July 14th, 2009 at 4:10 am
The Best of Me Symphony blog carnival presents Magnet word poetry pulls a family together posted at Bur Bur and Friends: Community Park saying: They say “an artists work is never done” so is that really okay? See how one mother and son created a work of art to call their own and what they learned from it.”
July 17th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
WOW! I had never experienced this before. I am a Preschool teacher and will definitely use this technique with my children (a parent child activity to celebrate their unique relationships)!! I love that it shows that its ok that we are not perfect..no one is perfect. I also love that it is an activity that “pulls” a family together!!!
July 18th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Life’s Victories Carnival…
Let’s talk about victory and celebrating our victories. I honestly get tired of seeing all the negative things the world promotes through the news media and even commercials. It seems to me we need to develop a positive news network. I would rather hear about people who believe to achieve
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Our family used to LOVE sitting at the table and writing stuff with our magnetic poetry! We would do them on the back of a cookie sheet and then transfer the good ones to the fridge. I miss those days. Thanks for the reminder!
~RM2
July 25th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I’ve never tried magnetic poetry. I enjoyed hearing about it. When we moved our 3 sons to a Caribbean Island off Belize, we spent many hours simply talking, since we didn’t have TV, and the electricity turned off several times a week. Amazing how “freeing” it was to live without outside entertainment.
July 25th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Hi Gutsy Rider, thank you for sharing your story and reading our blog. I bet you have many great stories!
Renegade Moms, that is a great idea. I just may have to implement it!
July 25th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Magnetic poetry rocks! Eventually though, we permanently retired the wee little tiles of magical-words-that-spark-creativity because our kids became teenagers and the poetry became…a tad more frightening in nature. You’ll know when it’s time, but until then, enjoy the fun!
July 27th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Hi Caroline, doesn’t it seem like the time goes so quickly? Sometimes it feels like I blink and they are another 4 inches taller. Thank you for reading our blog, we hope to hear from you again!