The poems are loosely grouped by theme, each section subtly illustrated by a thoughtprovoking blackandwhite photograph. Jarred up in 2011, it isnt a rind pickle but is made entirely of red watermelon flesh. In watermelon sugar is 8 pages long many of which are half pages at best and yet manages to whip up a stunning, strange, surreal little world, full of sad, sweet characters and shockingly beautiful images. This recipe application for watermelon rind pickles is the finest thing you can do with a watermelon besides greasing it up and. When shiny horse chestnuts hollowed out fitted with straws crammed with tobacco stolen from butts in family ashtrays were puffed in. Trim off the pink flesh and the green and pale green outer portions of the watermelon rind. Sandwiched between those pages are many other delightful poems. Add slices of 1 lemon and spices to taste, cinnamon. It is delicious by itself as a winter treat or as a condiment with turnip greens or turkey. Kristine oconnell george favorite kids poetry books. Textual analysis dreaming and reflection on a gift of a watermelon pickle recived from a friend called felicity posted on february 27, 2012 by willthethrill20 in the poem dreaming the young women is speaking to possibly her friends or writing a dating request form online and in the other poem by john tobias the story was told by a person who. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In a large saucepan over mediumhigh heat, cook watermelon rinds with remaining one gallon of water. Poetry, old lovers, and watermelon picklesour twenty minute.
Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle stephen dunning. The melon pieces lack the crispness of fresh watermelon, of course, but they have a bite, almost a. Cover with fresh water, then place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle pachamamas beautiful. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from.
The title poem of the collection was about nostalgia, as i recall, about the memories of summer preserved like a jar of watermelon pickle whatever that was. Home canning is a delightful cooking experience, but requires equipment such as a canner very large pot, a rack for the jars to rest in, and the jars and lids. Poetry, old lovers, and watermelon picklesour twenty. He is a big, tough, rugged bear of a man who when he was.
Sep 07, 2007 reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity by ellemay on september 7, 2007 my friend gina is canning peaches and tomatoes, figs and all kinds of summerlovely things, and as she was telling me about going to buy the last of the summer fruit, i was reminded of this poem that i loved when i was a kid. Scoop out melon leaving about 1412 inch of red flesh. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle first edition 1966. The poetry book i read was the reflections on a gift of a watermelon pickle. Ways to begin writing poetry by myra cohn livingston this wonderful book is listed for ages 9 and up. I did remember the title a shortened version of a title of the final poem, hazily, from childhood until now. This poem is about some body that loves watermelon and seems to be even better in the summer. Dec, 2009 watermelon pickle by john tobias illuminated poetry. How to make homemade pickled watermelon rinds easily. Shel silverstein ickle me, pickle me, tickle me too genius. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. During that summer when unicorns were still possible. Watermelon pickle is made using the white part of the watermelon s rind. The speaker reminiscesjust this side of too sweetlyover boyhood.
I hope up includes adults because i certainly use myras book for my own writing. When shiny horse chestnuts hollowed out fitted with straws crammed with tobacco stolen from butts in family ashtrays were puffed in green lizard silence. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity. Watermelon pickle by john tobias illuminated poetry. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle stephen dunning, edward lueders. A memorable collection of more than 100 poems by such wellknow poets as sandburg, frost, st.
Feb 27, 2012 textual analysis dreaming and reflection on a gift of a watermelon pickle recived from a friend called felicity posted on february 27, 2012 by willthethrill20 in the poem dreaming the young women is speaking to possibly her friends or writing a dating request form online and in the other poem by john tobias the story was told by a person who. Jan 22, 2009 gift of watermelon pickle when i was younger my father enjoyed the poem, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity by john tobias. Peel off outer green with vegetable peeler and then cut into 1inch cubes. The book opens with a favorite poem, how to eat a poem, by eve merriam and closes with reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity by john tobias. A very good book of poems for young children who are mesmerized when someone recites them from memory, especially in the dark. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle district of. It is called reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle.
Using a vegetable peeler, peel outer skin and tough green layer from watermelon rind. Biographical notes about holly and hecht on container. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen dunning. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle first edition. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle pachamamas. I like this book very much because it reminds me of my grandmas house and takes me back a few years. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. A 2002 article describes watermelon pickle as establishing a longoverdue niche for young adult poetry. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen. As i began to read it out loud, steve, who has a wicked memory for poetry, stopped me to say, i dont think ive ever actually read the poem. It was a book of collected poetry called reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and i loved it. Set in the aftermath of a fallen civilization, it focuses on a commune organized around a central gathering house which is named ideath. In a medium saucepan, combine 5 cups water with 3 tablespoons salt. Unlike a typical rind pickle, this one isnt syrupy.
A little different from the usual recipe i do, this one is based on a special poem, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. This recipe application for watermelon rind pickles is the finest thing you can do with a watermelon besides greasing it up and chasing it around the pool. The editors spent several years bringing together 1200 poems they considered fine enough to include, then slowly and carefully sifted out of 114 which appear in the book. The poetry in this small book was well written and quite fun to read and i would read it again for fun.
Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle recipe inspired from poem. Two of my favorites are summons by robert francis and crossing by philip booth. Poems from reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. The title of the anthology, of course, was taken from a poem by john tobias, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity.
Hoover gave me, this sweet thin little book, inspired me that summer with each poem i read. Gift of watermelon pickle when i was younger my father enjoyed the poem, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity by john tobias. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In addition, the amino acids in the rind help to relax the blood vessels, reducing muscle cramps which are common in the third trimester. Direct and narrative, john tobias reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity first appeared in new mexico quarterly in 1961. Exciting photographs accent the contemporary tone of the.
The recipe is easy, but the youll need to 2 days in total, as the rinds need to soak in brine for 3 to 4 hours, then are quickly cooked 10 minutes, then must rest in the fridge over night. Poetry, pickled by kathleen rooney poetry foundation. The fact that our mom put up watermelon pickles was a glorious bonus. Her sections on the voices of poetry as a fresh approach are particularly. They have to choose a poem, read it, and then discuss it. It is the first of a collection of pithy verses rife with accessible imagery and evocative cadences that make going through this book feel like rifling through a box of chocolates. At find thousands of poems categorized into thousands of categories. Textual analysis dreaming and reflection on a gift of a. Readers of reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. But the tone of the book, and the real significance of the title, were evoked in the first poem you read when you open the text.
Cook at a rapid simmer over mediumhigh until crisptender, about 5 minutes. A smorgasbord of tasty and delicious poems for young readers. Prepare the rind by paring the outside and using only the firm part of the melon, cut in shapes, and let it lie over night in weak alum water. Carefully ladle hot mixture into four hot 1pint jars, leaving 12in.
Vintage reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle poem book copright 1966. Cut watermelon pulp from rind, leaving thin layer of pink on rind reserve pulp for another use. Boil rinds for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside. Watermelon pickle is made using the white part of the watermelons rind. Poems from reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and. And really impressed when i recite crossing by philip booth filled with the sound of a train passing by at a railroad crossing while trains stop traffic. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickles, he said. In watermelon sugar is an american postapocalyptic novel by richard brautigan written in 1964 and published in 1968. In the winter when you open a jar, the pickled watermelon rinds will taste much better than any storebought canned pickled watermelon rinds. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity by ellemay on september 7, 2007 my friend gina is canning peaches and tomatoes, figs and all kinds of summerlovely things, and as she was telling me about going to buy the last of the summer fruit, i was reminded of this poem that i loved when i was a kid. The book is titled after the last poem, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity by john tobias. Topics range from the personal to the political, from the natural world to the city streets, and are approached from every.
A fellow ive known for a good while sent the book with a bit of explanation. Drain the watermelon rinds from the salted water, and place into a large saucepan or dutch oven. Cover with fresh water, then place over high heat and bring to. Cut rind from watermelon you should have about 4 12 pounds rind. The first few pages of reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle offer candid advice on how to read a poem without being condescending, finishing with the above poem. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I still have it to this day, and it is from this book that all of the poems in. Watermelon pickle felicity hoffecker in 1966, scott foresman published an anthology of poetry entitled reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. A very good book of poems for young children who are mesmerized when. Click to read more about reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen dunning.
A friend of my mothers gave me a box of books when i was about 7 years old, and among the books in the box was a real treasure. It is delicious by itself as a winter treat or as a condiment with turnip greens or turkey and cornbread dressing. The title alone is so atypical of starchy english and early american poets that i found it immediately appealing. Elegy for jog john ciardi catalogue rosalie moore poem william carlos williams on a night of snow elizabeth coatsworth for a dead kitten sara henderson hay oz. Watermelon pickle received the lewis carroll shelf award, was included in the horn book fanfare list of best childrens and young adult books of the year, and was cited as an ala notable childrens book. Buy a cheap copy of reflections on a gift of watermelon. An exquisite book and a must for anyone who is serious about poetry.
Aug 15, 2012 reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and other modern verse. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle stephen. Cut enough rind into 1 x 12inch pieces to measure 4 cups. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Here are modern poems chosen for their individual excellence and their special appeal to young people. Exciting photographs accent the contemporary tone of. So, if you are expecting, this recipe for oldfashioned watermelon rind pickles is ideal to have on hand to enjoy once in a while.
Sep 06, 1999 it is called reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. Wisely, dunning and crew save the title poem until the enda kind of climax to close the collection. In a dutch oven, mix sugar, vinegar, 2 cinnamon sticks, cloves and peppercorns. Ickle me, pickle me, tickle me too went for a ride in a flying shoe. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Here are modern poems chosen for their individual excellence and their special appeal to. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and other modern verse. It was suitably encased in hard green covers with pink endpapers and contained a number of short poems, some well known and some unknown. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle recipe inspired. Jun 18, 2019 a little different from the usual recipe i do, this one is based on a special poem, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a. All about reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen dunning.
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