Little sundrop, where were you when you family bloomed in June?
They grew, as a big happy family.
They were in full glory on the Fourth of July.
The days of August have put them to rest,
yet here you are like a beautiful new baby.
I will care for you.
Your family must be very proud.
You will all meet under the soil this winter
and bloom again in the spring.
Jennie
About Jennie
I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about.
I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
A Teacher's Reflections 
A nice ode to a flower, Jennie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete. 🙂
Every now and then it is nice to escape the crowd and be yourself.
Exactly!
You wrote a beautiful ode to the Sundrop. I wish I could express those little joyous moments with words as well as you do.
Thank you, Deborah. You are a good writer!
aw, as you know, we all bloom when the time is right for us –
Yes! Perhaps that’s what drew me to this very late bloomer. The teacher in us always comes out, right?
Exactly
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Yes!
Very nice, Jennie. 🙂
Thank you, Dan!
Our desire to nurture goes deep, doesn’t it? Your poem expresses much, Jennie.
I guess it really does. You do it through music and fabric. I do it through children and writing. Frankly, it’s all about the arts. Thank you, Laura.
So sweet, Jennie. Flowers in bloom become more and more precious as the autumn weather creeps in on us.
Yes, they do! And this little guy should have bloomed in June. Right now I am savoring the flowers. Thank you, Anneli
Is that a symptom of global warming Jennie??
Haha! 😀
Too cute, Jennie.
Thank you, John.
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Delightful… ❤
Thank you, Bette!
So precious!!
Thanks so much, Ren!
You are very welcome, Jennie! Hugz
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I enjoyed your ode to the late bloomer, always such a delightful surprise.
I am always surprised to see a late bloom, and the teacher in me just comes out. Thank you, Liz.
I know just what you mean by the teacher needing to come out! It’s how we view the world.
Yes, it is!
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What a sweet poem to a pretty flower that bloomed just to inspire you. Everything has it’s perfect time.
I just love your words, Marlene!!
Love the tender tone of this piece. Very well-written, Jennie.
Thank you, Magarisa!
You’re welcome!
This is a gorgeous poem, Jennie.
That’s so nice to say, Robbie. Thank you.
Lovely Jennie, our unseasonal weather this year has produced some unusual bloomings too.. my Christmas flowering shrub has been flowering all summer! hugsx
Thank you, Sally. How wonderful to have constant blooms growing!
Hello Jennie! That’s a theme for old America. That’s how we grew. Now that we’ve been rooted up, we replanting and watering. Stay cool yourself.🍃🥤🌱🌷🌱🥤🍃
Beautifully said! Thank you. 🙂
Lovely poem, Jennie. A late bloomer. 🙂
Yes, and always a pleasant surprise to find one. Thank you, Diana. 🙂
What a amazing poem, for a really bright little flower. Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts, Jennie! Enjoy the Friday! Michael
He was a bright late bloomer. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem, Michael. 🙂
Wonderful, Jennie! With the poem you had surrounded and met it perfect. Enjoy your weekend.
Thank you, Michael! 🙂
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