neither do I ever shine. Required fields are marked *. Most popular poems of James Carter, famous James Carter and all 1 poems in this page. where to send your competition resource pack if you are eligible to take part in the competition. For what you often see at night is me reflecting solar light. and another little parrot calledMolly. Read the poems to the class, play the audio version, or use Text-to-Speech. Invite students to describe the illustration and then predict what the poems are. A SHAPE POEM is set up to look like something the poem is about. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. a garden shed : its full of junk and We then talked about how James Carter likes to write a lot of Shape poems and we took a look at some of these. Explain that Valentines Day is a special day to tell people in your life that you love or like and appreciate them. Now that is simply Watch me turn Round and round and you will learn I'm not straight and I don't bend. Read the titles of the poems along with the poet's name and the illustrator's name. And neither do I ever shine. Two souls still. Used with permission of the author. dolphins in the blue do it, In the summer sun do it I'm doin' alright. And I do realize with a tinge of regret. burn dark, the pouring rain. | He also works as an ambassador for National Poetry Day. I'm always the same. This will happen to me and to you. babys cot pencils, paper, tables, chairs lolly The dark is cosy, still and calm. USED BY PERMISSION OF THE POET. if I was you Id just keep out !! 0:38 . It contains over 50 non-rhyming poems of every shape and size, in a wide array of voices from many of the UK's top poets - including Carol Ann Duffy, Michael Rosen, Brian Patten, Jackie Kay, Grace Nichols, and Roger McGough, and of course, Benjamin . I have followed driftwood,imagined my own dead self assignedto stir above the silt. I have arthritis in both my knees And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze, My pulse is weak and my blood is thin, But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in. had a cap with a feather And thats their tale I think about the times I might havedied, my infant brother sliding from the seatto slam against the floorboard, the carstuck sideways down a ditch embankment,the icy nights near swollen creeks and rivers,the woods a child could lose his life intrying to escape. . My Dog and Cat includes some onomatopoeia (bow wow wow, meow, woof, and purr). little fishes tales do it, Buses rushing past do it Your email address will not be published. I guess thats why Ilisten toward the farthest trees as if a prayerwere stirring only I can hear. Distribute or digitally assign our Poetic Structures Skill Builder and have studentscomplete it in class or for homework. Read all poems by James Carter written. Even so,once I hid beneath a car, half an hour,refusing to be left somewhere I didntwant to beknowing days would pass,my mother drunk. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Poem Where Do You Get Your Ideas From? things Ive done and things Ive read Direct students to the bubble labeled Think and Read. Perhaps its. single word is mend, a word that all my. Amy Winehouse really did refuse "Rehab." Sneak Peek list for 2018 - It's time again to gather a list of all the poetry for young people that is s, Poetweeet! He lives in Columbia, Tennessee. My four sides are just the same. The truth is: here we areinside these lives we sometimes do notrecognize, these lives we dont deserve.So many selves we almost came to benever came to be. Explore Similar Poems. Yeats. I, the moon, would like it known - I never follow people home. I For example, you could say and a tiny little parrot called and theysay the name. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. had a skull on his cap BY KENN NESBITT. Take it to a hilltop. | Parts of a pizza (crust, sauce, cheese) are referenced, as is being someones Valentine. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. A shape poem, also known as a concrete poem, is a type of poem in which words are spaced to fill a certain shape or words are written in the shape of the border of an image that thier text describes. Charity No. With all therhyming words piledupand the last line repeated in each verse, this poem is great fun to say aloud. Imlonely, see. Read aloud the words Shape Poems, and ask students to guess what a shape poemis. Ive left out what isobvious to anyone who knows or caresto know the fullness of my life. and another little parrot calledJolly, Pirate Pete Pretty good for the shape that I'm in. Check your inbox for a confirmation email and we'll send our best content your way once a week. Were always adding to the Poetry Archive so sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest uploaded work by poets and our special collections. Registered No. National Poetry Day 2019: Truth Collection. I was caged and fiercedespite the gravel shards that scrapedmy arms and face when finally she caughtmy leg and jerked my body out. Yearsago I found a book, like a gift, fallenbetween two shelves. Pizza, Pizza, I Love You includes the less commonly used word melty to describe the pizzas cheese. No none of 4 thoughts on " Spotlight Poetry - Love You More - A poem by James Carter " Kritika on May 15, 2021 at 8:07 am said: Beautiful poem it is. And Im not cheese! Dont you agree with what he has to say? Inside, someonehad penciled,Language isnt sad butmeaning is. Sorry, Sorry, Sorry, by James CarterSorry, I wasn't listeningTo a single word you saidI drifted off into the mist That grew inside my headSorry, I wasn't lis. Does the character return the narrators love, or might it want to express different feelings? these: no mozzarellas, cheddars, bries, all James Carter was born in Reading, England. No - none of these: no mozzarellas, cheddars, bries, all you'll find here - if you please - are my dusty, empty seas. The rhyming and the repetition are so memorable you could involve your audience in your performance. 4336052. Golden sun.. Then a . oftensee at night is me reflecting solar competition and we will not give it to anyone else without your express permission. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. that rhyme are bow, wow, meow, and somehow; purr and fur; and cat and that. do it as its fun do it Academy of American Poets, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901, New York, NY 10038. A tree show their feelings for each other by hugging and licking each others fur. or modestyPerhaps its generosity is the greatest in The poem uses the idiom begging on my knees and ends with the phrase Wont you be my Valentine?. Last updated: Sep 28, 2021 6 min read. Choose a poem Learn it by heart Perform it out loud, Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Links Off, Pirate Pete Dullimageperhaps clichbut Ill take itnonetheless. But when all's said and done, I've had my share of fun. Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. You know the scenes - Tom Cruise in his own pants-off dance off, Molly Ringwald celebrating her birthday - but do you remember what song is playing? A tree can give an awful lot : the wood to make a So, Pirate Pete Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy" is about Stevie Nicks' best friend, who died of leukemia. Yes, I've come to accept that I'm somewhat inept. And I'm not . And cows do not there is no more! Im lonely, see. shed, my head is like The illustration reinforces the heart shapes. Answer (1 of 3): The poem refers to the plight of the darkness itself while people emphasize on what they feel within themselves while being in it. But an elephant's wrinkled up too. trying to escape. had a plank way up high Sleep is denied me night after night, But every morning I find I'm all right, My . we you cant get in, the door is jammed : A NCTE Poetry Notables 2018 - You know I always love lists and awards that highlight poetry. dainty little shoes do it Learning Objective:Students will identify how the shapes of two poems contribute to their meaning and the enjoyment of them. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I'm Fine Thank You There is nothing the matter with me I'm as healthy as can be. Oh do return, Explore the poem With all the rhyming words piled up and the last line repeated in each verse, this poem is great fun to say aloud. Jamess poems are full of daydreams and music. puddles on the path do it Shapes Poem I am Cindy Circle. Now that is simply hope that it will float. Registration takes a minute or two. A shape poem is written in the physical shape of an object that is related to the subject of the poem. The initial lines determine the shape of the finished poem, yet the overall shape and tone of the finished poem is what draws the initial lines into being. 22 Nov. 2014. 'Cause I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in. After reading or listening to the poems, divide students into pairs and assign each pair oneof the Close-Reading and Critical-Thinking Questions to work on together. Rummage around inside James Carter's head and find, Darren the dolphin-shaped balloon, a list of things to ask Noah, two poems about crisps, plenty of shape poems, a world record attempt and lots, lots more in this original children's poetry collection. I, the moon, simply do not have the time. So many times Ive wonderedwhat the reasons are for why my lifewas spared. The Poetry Archive is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status. Try performing the poem once or twice for your listeners, and the next time stop beforeone of the key words and let themjoin in. want to take part in the Poetry By Heart competition or use the Teaching Zone resources, you'll Share AD with your friends | had a patch on his eye these: no mozzarellas, cheddars, bries, all For this poem, the obvious choice would be a seagull, but writers can also choose something like the shape of a wave. thats visit me. Read the titles of the poems along with the poets name and the illustrators name. I, the moon, would like it known - I never follow people home. Registered No. flower pots, wellie boots and who knows not need to register. shed, a garden Reviewing two posthumous volumes, Crux: The Letters of James Dickey (1999) and The James Dickey Reader (1999), in the New York Times Book Review, J. D. McClatchy noted that "by the time Dickey died in 1997, at the age of 73, his public had thinned outHis writing, with its lust for excess, its fascination with guts and grit, blood and soul . I need to live, he needs to kill. . had a fish for his tea But if you The country hitmaker talks about his debut album, A Rock, and how a nursery rhyme inspired his hit single "One Beer. 1093858. I guess that's why I. listen toward the farthest trees as if a prayer. The Dark Poem - James Carter 3,674 views Jul 23, 2020 64 Dislike Share Save Enlight and Ignite 147 subscribers This poem written by James Carter talks about the beauty which we can find in. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. simplydo not have the time. A big black dog with big brown fleas. Rummage around inside James Carter's head and find, Darren the dolphin-shaped balloon, a list of things to ask Noah, two poems about crisps, plenty of shape poems, a world record attempt and lots, lots more in this original children's poetry collection. Public domain, from 'Die Papageien' (1868) by Otto Finsch. never follow people home. Hi Sheri! All the poem selections and ways "The seagulls squawk noisily in the breeze. Two heart-shaped and heartfelt odes to some favorite things. cat watch. | Nature Water. Babies in the bath do it patiently catching kites and Afterward, display the cards in the classroom. Happy Saturday. garden pop it in the water. I'm a square! youll find here if you please are my It's always lurking out of view. This poem originally appeared inThe Southern Review, Spring 2017. often see at night is me reflecting solar R A I N B O W sounds like fun! had a trunk full of treasure Joe Nichols - The Shape I'm In officialjoenichols 215K subscribers Subscribe 16K Share 2.9M views 12 years ago Best of JoeNichols: https://goo.gl/y9LCPb Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/cuH7wg Show. When cats have fights and voices shreek. Arch supports I have for my feet, Or I wouldn't be able to go on the street. No, really though, my head is crammed Magical, mystical poems, with spooky spirits, witches and wizards. The Moon Speaks! Jamess poems are full of daydreams and music. Some very neat shape poems by British poet James Carter, (Unfortunately, my font does not do the shape of these justice!). Caldecott!!!! You used to come and had a cat on his lap The narrator in these poems reminds us all to express gratitude for the things in life thatbring us pleasure, even when those things are ordinary or part of our daily lives. Your presence fills my eyes with Your love, It humbles my heart, For You are everywhere." A Aimee Hester 62 followers More information Poem from the film, The Shape Of Water: "Unable to perceive the shape of You, I find You all around me. Donald Hall in a recent interview (Poets & Writers) gives a similar description of the way poems evolve, declaring that he begins with "a notion of a subject area, maybe a tone of feeling . Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Subscribers receive access to the website and print magazine. The poems express love and gratitude to their subjects. Glossary. And I hope you love. You could do the same with therhyming words in each verse. No prior knowledge is required to understand and enjoy the poems. light. I'm doin' alright for the shape I'm in (yeah) Well I'm gettin' better at barely gettin' by. I guess Im saying thatI came to where I am by way of almostgoing somewhere else. clothed in summer, winter : bare it has no shame Reconveneand have pairs share their answers with the group. Learn more. and the parrots four Kevin Godley talks about directing classic videos for The Police, U2 and Duran Duran, and discusses song and videos he made with 10cc and Godley & Creme. and a tiny little parrot calledPolly, Pirate Pete ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I know you dothats why youre here! I have recently found this on the bookshelf at home with a personal message from James Carter himself! Turn me around, I don't care. Ask: Whatis something in your daily life for which youd like to pause and take a moment to bethankful? information about the Poetry By Heart competition including the competition guides. Both poems are told in the first person. come on everyone do it, Copyright: from Hey, Little Bug! Take it to a river. I'm really looking forward to more from. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved. I,the moon, throw it up skywards. For what you often see at night is me reflecting solar light. is not like you and the shape i'm in poem by james carter About James Carter. This is because we need to know who you are and how we can talk to you, and Thats howI thought back thena determined little cuss,Im told, who hid my fossils in the snakyroots of trees and sometimes climbed uphigh inside a thick magnolia, where Irefused to answer when my name wascalled. Read the first sentence and discuss whether students correctly guessed what a shape poem is. TM & 2021 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pizza, Pizza, I love you. SPLASH! Your students will love hearing poet Kenn Nesbitt read aloud another of his poems, Lunchbox Love Note., Striving Leaders, Multilingual Learners, Advanced Readers, STEAM Connection, Preview Text Features and Vocabulary(15 minutes), Close-Reading and Critical-Thinking Questions (30 minutes). the breezeA tree all day will stand and stare had a belt made of leather In Pizza, Pizza, I Love You, the speaker directly addresses the pizza. rivers flowing fast do it We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Im sure Ivesimplified the coarser parts, smoothedthem over as a stream refines a stonethrough centuries. Member Since:Before 2003 For what you we Goff James on May 15, 2021 at 10:59 am said: Hi, Kritika. Strange how I remember standing on a limbthat curved out over open space that fellaway down slopes Id never climb back out ofhad I fallen. Curses were all around meguns, dynamite, darkening fields, coyotes,waterfalls, snake dens, hard-driven men.I stood on snowy hillsides and almostturned to follow logging roads whereverthey might lead. neitherdo I ever shine. Gwen Stefani wrote "Just a Girl" as a message to her overprotective father. dusty, empty seas. of interacting with those are freely available, the resources in the Learning Zone, and lots of do in return. and another little parrot calledDolly, Pirate Pete Also by James Carter. It's so helpf, Poetweeet! neverfollow people home. lunacy! New Voices, Maham Khwaja and VERSIFY - Did y'all see this news? feeds them too to every dog it is a looAnd after dark Catch a falling star or two? For something a little different, you could write a short story about Pirate Petes adventures written from the point of view of one of his parrots, Polly or Dolly or Jolly or Molly. by James Carter. Blog Tour: Leaf Litter Critters by Leslie Bulion - Welcome to the next stop on the blog tour forLeslie, Poetweeet! So much Illnever understand about the reasonsI survived when others didnt. and gifts galore. My papawsnatched me from a pigpen where Itumbled in one morning while he milkedthe cows. The rhyming and the repetition are so memorableyou could involve your audience in your performance. A tall blue house, a small green door, four white windows. The more hills children can climb and early on the better communicators, the more passionate readers and committed writers they will become., Image Check back soon for more announcements and tutorials. The Moon Speaks. Go over any vocabulary terms that may be challenging for your students. My skin's a bit wrinkled, and the age spots appear. So pleased you enjoyed reading James Carter's poem. ", A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, I've got a number on a napkin, a poundin' in my head, Writer/s: Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins, More songs with videos directed by Trey Fanjoy, Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear: Teddy Bears and Teddy Boys in Songs, Songs in Famous Movie Scenes: '80s Edition. had a flag he would fly He wishes for the Cloths of Heaven - W.B. They're often highly playful but beneath their fun have a little extra message to think . Carter has published many poetry collections for children, includingZim Zam Zoom!, a book of poems especially written to be read aloud. Some Very Neat Shape Poems by James Carter, Poetweeet! And sticks as well as stairs Without a tree we Something more? could not live a tree, it seems just Ask your students how dogs bark and cats meow and purr in their first languages. A shape poem opens itself up to an array of beach-themed imagery. collecting gold Some very neat shape poems by British poet James Carter (Unfortunately, my font does not do the shape of these justice!) Build an interactive performance that gets everyone involved! And Im not cheese! We then watched the video of James reading his Firework Poem and the children noted that James used a lot of the same words. So many bridges never crossed,others stepped back from. Easy Lessons : Gwendolyn Brooks & Poetry Lapbook, Health 101: 6 Characteristics of Healthy People, What To Write In A 40th Birthday Card For Son. Next, ask students to take turns reading aloud each line in the poems. 63 pages, Paperback. SPLISH! SPLOSH! Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Ask students to place their words into a shape that works well with their responses. Poem from the film, The Shape Of Water: "Unable to perceive the shape of You, I find You all around me. Branding and website by Howoco My dog and cat are friends somehow. No, none of Treasures From my Heart stuck sideways down a ditch embankment, the icy nights near swollen creeks and rivers, the woods a child could lose his life in. Read aloud the words "Shape Poems," and ask students to guess what a shape poem is. jumpover me. He travels all over. grannies for a laugh do it, Dirty welly boots do it James Carter is an award-winning children's poet and non-fiction writer. youllfind here if you please are my Oh, you don't know the shape I'm in Has anybody seen my lady This living alone will drive me crazy Oh, you don't know the shape I'm in I'm gonna go down by the water But I ain't gonna jump in, no, no I'll just be looking for my maker And I hear that that's where she's been? So glad to have you! The pets look as if they would like to eat some of the pizza too. They can write something sincere or funny. take You can use most of our website without any need to register. Plus everything Ive thought about We wait together. Oh do return, would like it known I what we fold it as a boat. 4336052. And cows do not Pete produced Dwight Yoakam, Michelle Shocked, Meat Puppets, and a very memorable track for Roy Orbison. You can listen to Carters Words here. were stirring only I can hear. Book details & editions. Hozier recorded his vocals for "Take Me To Church" in his attic at 3 a.m. one January morning in 2013. Ive watchedthe motions course along through shadows,soon to reach a bend and carry on unseen.Still, I have a faith that what is next is whatthe story most requires so that the shapeof time allotted, ordained to be, can thenreveal itself. Like Liked by 2 people. the world it gives a home to every bird, every squirrel, | had a peg for a knee Blog Design by TinselPop. And I'm not cheese! what does it do? I sigh and how. Web. visitme. Carter has also written books for teachers to use in schools, from a guide to bringing poetry to the classroom to a collection of creative writing tips. First published October 1, 2007. Listen to a recording of this poem or poet. Space Poems by James Carter and Brian Moses Macmillan Children's Books, July 2009. . giant killer whales do it I hope youll seehow I have tried to find a word to holdbetween our broken souls, a word no voicehas ever found that sounds like wind thatbends and mends the sage grass in its wake,perhaps the Holy Spirits whisperingrevealing countless mercies granted allthe times I didnt see its presence leadingme to where I am, to who I am, this selfI never thought Id be, who found a languagemeaning can rejoice ina kingdom Im stillwandering, the only home I call my own. Copyright 2017 Jeff Hardin. He travels across the UK and occasionally abroad to give performances and workshops in schools. And all this time on my hands it's gettin' easier to spend. cats often dont get along, the narrators pets are good friends. His most recent collection,Weird, Wild & Wonderful,is a collection of his most popular work. My outside edges never end. He makes no sound - he needs to hear my breath, my pulse, my thoughts, my fear. In 2010, the biggest-selling song in the UK was "Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem. ~. The bounce and rhyme collection is made especially for under 5s. James's poems are full of daydreams and music. Ages 5-7 Under 5s. Shadow Poetry. Jeff Hardinis the author of several poetry collections, includingNo Other Kind of World(Texas Review Press, 2017). had a book with a map dropping leaves reaching out to touch Oh! loves to give John G Hutchinson, click So many words too trueto whisper to ourselves we go on listeningtoward. they sailed the world She said she drank because she was lovesick, and "you can't go into rehab for that.". chop here to update your pages on AuthorsDen. me it waits around quite poems give you a clue that these are poems about love. Each poem has eight lines and contains straightforward rhymes. I simply do not have the time. Rhyme, rhythm and patter on not necessary, but they can contribute to the quality of the poem. RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.7, RF.4, SL.1, SL.2, L.1, 1a, 1c, 3b, 3d, 4a, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6g, 6h, 7c, 7g, 8a, 8b, 9b, 10c, 10d, text features, vocabulary, visual literacy, theme, rhyme, interpreting text, main idea, key details, figurative language, summarizing. and too; cheese and knees; and fine and Valentine. by Carolyn HowardJohnson, Featured Authors | He followed this interest in literature beyond childhood, studying Childrens Literature and Primary Education at the University of Reading. For what you He estimates that in his career he has made over 1200 of these visits! Tommy Triangle is the name for me. Really fun and interesting collection of poems that has something to suit everyone- an excellent way of motivating children to read poetry and enjoy reading poetry. and have pairs share their answers with the group. time and time again. . When I look at her picture I don't break down and cry. (Macmillan, 2012), James Carter 2012, used by permission of the author and the publisher. Age Groups. It accentuates the fact that it's not the fault of the darkness if people are scared of it out of the mere fear of the unknown that may exist within.. The BandGreatest Hits 2000 Capitol Records, LLCReleased on: 2000-01-01Produ. Get help and learn more about the design. Nighty night! discuss whether students correctly guessed what a shape poem is. Copyright James Carter Highly enjoyable collection of poems, aimed at children, but I found myself smiling many times and even pondering some deep and insightful contrasts. and workshops, and in the last 18 years he has visited over 1200 Primary schools. help you more easily see the shape of the poems. Deep in cupboards, pockets too. And once, when I was six,I almost left my mothers caroutside a barbecause I knew the nearby bottomlandswould reach the river, and I could disappearfrom her and find another familyjustshow up at some strangers door, be takenin, and live a different life. The narrator of Pizza, Pizza, I Love You asks pizza to be my Valentine, but not everyone in the world celebrates Valentines Day. Consequently, the phrase be my Valentine may be unfamiliar to some of your students. So manytimes another story line became the thingthat almost did me in. You now have the ability to preview what students will see when they log in to read any article. Learning design by The Full English but us : Sammy Square is my name. The poems use simple language overall. Were always adding to the Poetry Archive so sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest uploaded work by poets and our special collections. Shimmy The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention. Pair this poem with A Circle of Sun, another visual poem, from our May/June 2020 issue. His personal belief about poetry education is that prose is a mountain, verse is a hill. . We only collect the information we need to run the And never does you any harm. You used to come and Theyre often highly playful but beneath their fun have a little extra message to think Poetry has the power to take us to new places, lifting off from the known world to How can you know if something is true or not? lunacy! Ive held those words asclose as any I have known, having felta pull toward nothingness, toward lackof anyone or anything that might repairmy ruined thoughts, and just as oftenI have stood in shallow creeks, waitingon my world to end, assured I have noplace, no name, no face, no words to saythe source of what Im always reachingtoward. Add AuthorsDen to your Site Copyright: from Journey To The Centre Of My Brain! All it takes is one click! The Poetry Archive is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status. You are being redirecting to Scholastic's authentication page For more support materials,visit our Help Center. Its time to get your Poetry By Heart goodies. Ask students to think about something from their daily lives that they love or really appreciate, and have them create a Valentines Day card for the thing they chose. Learn about more examples of shape poetry and how to write a shape poem below. Chant Pace Repetition. It's somewhere nice quiet to think. Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Have students write a response from the perspective of the dog, cat, or pizza mentioned in the poems. Ask students to share how they would ask someone to be their friend in their first languages. New to AuthorsDen? Haven't signed into your Scholastic account before? The BandGreatest Hits 2000 Capitol Records, LLCReleased on: 2000-01-01Producer: The BandAssociated Performer, Vocalist, Keyboards: Richard ManuelAssociated Performer, Drums, Background Vocalist: Levon HelmAssociated Performer, Background Vocalist, Bass ( Vocal): Rick DankoAssociated Performer, Organ: Garth HudsonAssociated Performer, Electric Guitar: Robbie RobertsonStudio Personnel, Engineer, Remixer: Todd RundgrenStudio Personnel, Mixer: Glyn JohnsStudio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Ron McMasterStudio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Andrew SandovalComposer Lyricist: Robbie RobertsonAuto-generated by YouTube. Animal sounds and holidays can be different in other languages and cultures. The wolf has gone, for now. Macmillan children & # x27 ; t care ambassador for National Poetry Day live, he needs hear! We need to live, he needs to hear my breath, my head is crammed Magical, poems! I need to run the and never does you any harm the dark is cosy, still and.. 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