Today's word, COGITATE, was given to me by my Facebook friend, Kathy.  After much cogitation, I decided to write about Beverly Cleary for her 100th birthday! 



My favorite of her books is Fifteen, which I read multiple times - and for a slow, reluctant reader, that's saying a lot!  I still have my original copy, which I came to realize I "permanently borrowed" from the library.  Here it is - along with the remnants of the little check-out card envelope! OOPS!


             
          
Birthday CogitationToday I had to cogitateto write a poem that’s worth the wait.
It had to have a special theme;a topic worthy of a meme.
It came to me, so very clearlyan author whom we all love dearly!
That’s right – Ms. Cleary – the one and only, who kept this kid from being lonely!
Today she’s reached 100 years!So we should give 100 cheers!
HIP HIP HOORAY!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEVERLY CLEARY!!





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