cool-sean. I love I love a lot of things, a whole lot of things Like My cousin comes to visit and you know he’s from the South ‘Cause every word he says just kind of slides out of his mouth I like the way he whistles and I like the way he walks But honey, let me tell you that I LOVE the way he talks I also enjoyed the writing of the poems. Went to the corner. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The simple and sweet poems about everyday things are from a child's perspective: playing with friends, dancing, personal thoughts, and family are all found in this book for kids aged 7-11. Made me a poem. Still got it. Her most recent books include In the Land of Words (Amistad Press, 2016), Brothers & Sisters (Amistad Press, 2008), and Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems (HarperCollins, 2003). This book reminds me so much of how my Summers were when I was growing up. Things by Eloise Greenfield In Uncategorized on April 6, 2011 at 3:48 pm. Comments are closed. Reply. Walked in the store. Went to the beach ... Ain’t got it no more. Went to the corner. ... We love this poem!-Room 25. Went to the kitchen. The poems are told through the eyes and heart of a child and touch on childhood things like playing with friends and even loosing someone dear to you. she sang to her friends one night She was mighty sad to leave 'em But she ran away that dark, hot night Ran looking for her freedom Start studying Poem - Things. Greenfield dedicates the very first poem in her book (which in fact take sup several pages) to all of the things she loves. Walked in the store. Harriet Tubman - by Eloise Greenfield Harriet Tubman didn't take no stuff Wasn't scared of nothing neither Didn't come in this world to be no slave And wasn't going to stay one either "Farewell!" In some of her poems she talks about her best friend Lessie. Lay down on the floor. Bought me some candy. Honey, I Love by Eloise Greenfield. Honey, I Love by Eloise Greenfield is a collection of short poems. Ain’t got it no more. Things Went to the corner Walked in the store Bought me some candy Ain't got it no more Ain't got it no more Went to the beach Played on the shore Built me a sandhouse Ain't got it no more Ain't got it no more Went to the kitchen Lay down on the floor Made me a poem Still got it Still got it -Eloise Greenfield Keep me from going to sleep too soon She attended Miner Teachers’ College (now the University of the District of Columbia) and went on to work as a clerk in the US Patent Office. Reply. I love the original collection lkve poems by Eloise Greenfield. very funny, but I don’t really get it.-Sophia S. room25poetry 6 April 2011 at 4pm. room25poetry 6 April 2011 at 3pm. Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me by Eloise Greenfield, illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi (Tiny Owl) A puppy who is a poet knows he has joined the right human family when they choose to name him Thinker. Bought me some candy. Oct 10, Blair Herron rated it it was amazing. Seven-year-old Jace is a poet too and these appealing poems detail their dialogue as they share word-music through their poetry. Things, Eloise Greenfield. Ain’t got it no more. Children’s author Eloise Greenfield was born in Parmele, North Carolina, and raised in Washington, DC. This book is a collection of s ixteen poems that tell of childhood love and the simple joys of everyday life. It would be a nice book to have in your collection however. Eloise Greenfield is the author of over thirty children’s books, many of which use poetry to tell stories about the African-American experience. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8723.Eloise_Greenfield Still got it. Ain’t got it no more.