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This is one of the poems from my childhood that I still hold, in its entirety, in my mind. I used to say the poem to my children, ... Read More

I like 'Who has seen the earthworms?' Now if I'd only thought of that... Isn't it lovely when two people remember the same poem ... Read More

I think the word 'earworm' carries a negative connotation, and I'm not sure using it about a line in a poem one loves or cannot fo... Read More

I remember (hah!) a workshop somewhere (Poetry Business, maybe) with a writing exercise to start off "I remember..." and keep writ... Read More

Great trick, that. I like it a LOT.

Generally speaking I do find 'I remember' a bit clunky, but I love this poem by Eavan Boland. http://www.mindspring.com/~mlmcc/Re... Read More