Memorial Day Poetry Slam

Rainy weekend with the whole family at the beach house. We did have a lot of fun reading, cooking and just hanging out. We finished decorating a pinata and then broke it. We went to the Taste of Kitsap in Port Orchard although it was a little disappointing. The highlight of the weekend was the 2nd annual Poetry Slam. Everyone could either read a favorite poem or write a new one. Many prizes were given out and Meg got the blue ribbon for her original and I (Bill) came in 2nd for my original poems. here they are below

Nana's hair by Meg Nyland

Nana's hair gets everywhere
After a weekend at the beach
Long strands cling like a leach
A fond reminder of time together
A family bond that will last forever

Long, shimmering silvery white
It won't give up without a fight
Whipers filament, strong but light
It's so strong, you could fly a kite

Nana loves all her boys
She gives them kisses, cookies and toys
But what we bring home after a week with her
Sticks to us stronger than any burr
Her love of family is strong but not coy

Nana's hair gets everywhere


Memorial Day 2010 by Bill Nyland

A rainy Memorial Day for two thousand ten
That doesn't mean we won't do it again
Our family as usual gathered on Stretch Island
Friends and Grandmas and many a Nyland

Grandpa led the effort to get firewood
We stacked it and helped as much as we could

King Max spent Saturday designing his new crown
The subjects of his kingdom would not be let down

Lois cleaned kitchens and did a big puzzle
Genny knitted something that wasn't a muzzle

Megs' new Kindle took most of her time
She worried about Sunday because she can't rhyme

Saturday brought a visit from Seth, Bello and Achem
Bello's mischeivious smile will not be forgotten

Bob and Janet joined us for dinner on Saturday
The good food and wine meant a return on Sunday

Video Games almost captured Henry and Jess
A trip to Port Orchard made them miss them much less

Gerrit led the effort on a big clam dig
He also made Sushi and Bill ate like a pig

Henry loved the pancakes at the firehouse
Friendly the clown's balloons made him not quiet as a mouse

A campfire and smores were desired by Malik
The racy conversation was not for the meek

Our star of the stage this week was Joe
The Wizard of Oz did not eat his clams slow

Sarah and her parents arrived a little late
Opening of the wine bottles would not wait

Nana's poetry contest was just before dinner
The contest was rigged if I am not the winner

Overall we have mastered fun on the island
Another great weekend to be a Nyland