This weekend marks the beginning of summer in our household. We’ll finally put on those new swim suits we’ve been eagerly waiting to wear. We’ll pack our tote bag with soft towels and plenty of sunscreen. We’ll shed our layers and embrace the casual style.
These are just a few items that have our name all over them. Well, Jessica’s name at least. I love an all American look. Think red, white and blue. Baseball caps and hoodies. Trendy shades and long locks of hair. How about you? Do you have a signature look? A particular color scheme? A favorite style?
1. Bleubird for Bonlook / Birdie Cloud
2. Ralph Lauren / Mesh Baseball Hat
3. Nico Nico / Oversized Hoodie
4. Gap Kids / Swimwear
5. J.Crew Kids / Scarf
xo
Liz // Yellow Finch
Artwork by Hello Small World
STREET SPLASHING
I tucked myself away
from wet rain drops,
buzzing cars
street puddles.
They always like to splash.
I tucked myself away
from busy intersections,
spinning wheels
and walking feet.
They splash too.
I hid underneath my umbrella,
shiny yellow plastic,
and walked along my way.
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Now it’s your turn. What do you hide from? Think of spring, open air, wild winds. Can this stir your imagination? Can this create a poem?
I would love to read your creations! Submissions can be sent to yellowfinchdesigns@yahoo.com. All genre and ages are welcome.
Happy Writing!
Liz // Yellow Finch
Artwork by Poosac
Hello Spring
I can hear birds softly chirp outside my morning window.
I can smell the crisp scent of daffodils unfolding from earth.
I can taste sweetness in the air, like rich honey spread on freshly baked bread.
I can feel rays of sunshine sinking into my worn winter skin.
I can see fields of green stretching over the open horizon.
Hello spring.
I welcome you with open arms.
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The five senses can be extremely powerful tools when it comes to writing. Can you take the five sense and create a poem? Grab your little one, sit down and work together. Talk about the senses. Taste, touch, smell, hear, see. What can you create? What can you come up with?
Don’t forget, send your poem or your child’s poem to yellowfinchdesigns@yahoo.com for a chance to be featured here on Babiekins Magazine Blog.
Happy Writing!
Liz // Yellow Finch
Summer is on its way…it’s true! We can hear those first faraway notes of warmer weather in the wind, and we can’t wait. Soon the music of summer will be all around us, and we’ll sing loudly along as we revel in the sand and the sun, celebrating all the things that make summer great!
Photos by Priscilla Barbosa
Styling by Juliana Harrington and Priscilla Barbosa
Artwork by Susana Parada
On Valentine ’s Day
let me take you for a ride
let me show you the world.
Come with me, sweet friend
we have nothing to hide.
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When I was a child I eagerly awaited for Valentine’s Day to arrive. Growing up in Ohio usually meant a chilly wintery holiday that was instantly warmed with x’s and o’s that were passed around. The excitement in the air hung above our heads and, at times, I felt I could pluck it with my fingers and tuck it away in my pocket. There was something about handcrafting each valentine, writing each card with such precision and choosing the colors and stickers to pass out to classmates and friends.
After school, I would rush in the door, toss my shoes in the air and throw my body on the carpet. My cards and treats became a mountain of endless words and messages that I always dove into head first. I cherished those moments. Those notes.
If I look hard enough I may be able to even find one today. But if I can’t, I know that a feeling of excitement still lingers around Valentine’s Day. I always know that I can reach up and grab something to hold onto.
xoxo
Liz // Yellow Finch
Artwork by Amber Alexander
My Friend
My friend
lives at the end of my street
close enough that if i yell,
she may be able to hear my voice.
Maybe.
My friend
waits for me in open woods
that hide beyond our homes
empty tress that whisper
like secrets we share.
My friend
lurks in the tall grass
tucking, hiding low
when wind dances across fields
i can see a glimpse of her hair
blowing in wind,
and i know she is there.
Always.
My friend
stands tall at my side
never straying far in life
we run, we dance
we play, we sing
My sweet friend.
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For this poem I chose a simple subject, my friend. I want you to choose a subject, pick up your pen and write away. What are the first things that pop into your mind. Jot those down and go from there.
For a chance to be featured on Babiekins Magazine Blog, submissions can be sent to yellowfinchdesigns@yahoo.com. This also includes artwork.
Happy Writing!
Liz // Yellow Finch
CHASING LEAVES, Peá Roo
It’s COLD outside
The day’s turned NIGHT
The WIND is blowing
With all its might!
LEAVES shuffle high
Way, way up
In the bright ORANGE sky
With a swoosh and a swish
A twirl and a flip,
I’m chasing them
And floating!
In a late AUTUMN sky!
I’m way high on top
When suddenly the leaves… ?
Well, they STOP!
The wind?
It comes to an END!
And me?
I DROP!
Oh, NO!
I’m falling
I WISH this all would STOP!
It’s cold outside
The day’s turned night
The wind’s no longer blowing
The leaves stay still…
I snuggle in bed
Mom kisses my head
And turns off the light
“Sweet DREAMS!”, she said
Thank you Peá Roo for this fantastic poem and illustration!
If you would like to submit a short story, illustration or poem please send submissions to yellowfinchdesigns@yahoo.com
Liz // Yellow Finch
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