A "Found Poem" is a poem
that is more stolen than written. The artistry comes in recognizing
the unconscious poetry in somebody else's expressions. A poem
might be "found" in a road sign or a newspaper article.
In this case, I have simply written down the words that were spoken
by my daughter when she was a pre-schooler. (She's now a pre-med.)
Good Morning
My toes were playing the piano
under the blankets.
They made so much noise
that I woke up singing.
from Son of a Poet
© Copyright 1986 by Joe Cottonwood