I was perusing Caroline Kennedy’s poetry anthology for kids, WHICH I LOVE, with one of my students yesterday since she was looking for inspiration during our Writing Workshop. We came across Ecclesiastes 3, which I had noticed once or twice in there. I reread it today and was, of course, moved. Hence, that’s what I’m putting forth this Poetry Friday, which is hosted by Tricia.
Ecclesiastes 3
Jewish Publication Society Tanakh (1917)
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.
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Very nice! I like it! I’ve wondered to teach poetry to children. I love to write!
Dave Barber
http://finepoetry.wordpress.com
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Very nice. Another great children’s book by a Kennedy is St. Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy, by Robert Kennedy, Jr. It’s beautifully done!
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I’ve seen the Ecclesiastes chapter as a picture book for kids too. Though I entirely forget who illustrated it.
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Always my favorite little stop in Ecclesiastes!
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I love this passage. IF only more people paid attention to it. Thanks for sharing. Love the memoir unit as well.
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Thanks for sharing this today. What a great selection to include in a children’s collection. Every time I go to the bookstore, I’m drawn to Caroline Kennedy’s book; one of these days I’ll succomb!
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