An exquisite book and a must for anyone who is serious about poetry. Poems from reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and. 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. A fellow ive known for a good while sent the book with a bit of explanation. The fact that our mom put up watermelon pickles was a glorious bonus.
At find thousands of poems categorized into thousands of categories. In a medium saucepan, combine 5 cups water with 3 tablespoons salt. 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. A 2002 article describes watermelon pickle as establishing a longoverdue niche for young adult poetry. 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. Drain the watermelon rinds from the salted water, and place into a large saucepan or dutch oven. The speaker reminiscesjust this side of too sweetlyover boyhood. Here are modern poems chosen for their individual excellence and their special appeal to young people. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle recipe inspired. It was suitably encased in hard green covers with pink endpapers and contained a number of short poems, some well known and some unknown. 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.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 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. The poetry in this small book was well written and quite fun to read and i would read it again for fun. Watermelon pickle felicity hoffecker in 1966, scott foresman published an anthology of poetry entitled reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Biographical notes about holly and hecht on container. 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. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Aug 18, 2015 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. 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. Poetry, pickled by kathleen rooney poetry foundation. A little different from the usual recipe i do, this one is based on a special poem, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. 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.
Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickles, he said. A very good book of poems for young children who are mesmerized when someone recites them from memory, especially in the dark. Two of my favorites are summons by robert francis and crossing by philip booth. Add slices of 1 lemon and spices to taste, cinnamon. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle stephen. The melon pieces lack the crispness of fresh watermelon, of course, but they have a bite, almost a. During that summer when unicorns were still possible. I grew up around canning jars, around the involved late summer ritual of steaming pots and quart jars, the gentle ping as the lids sealed when they cooled. Exciting photographs accent the contemporary tone of. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen. In the winter when you open a jar, the pickled watermelon rinds will taste much better than any storebought canned pickled watermelon rinds. I like this book very much because it reminds me of my grandmas house and takes me back a few years.
It is called reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. Watermelon pickle is made using the white part of the watermelon s rind. It was a book of collected poetry called reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and i loved it. All about reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen dunning. Cut rind from watermelon you should have about 4 12 pounds rind. Jarred up in 2011, it isnt a rind pickle but is made entirely of red watermelon flesh. 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. Here are modern poems chosen for their individual excellence and their special appeal to. 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. 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. 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. I did remember the title a shortened version of a title of the final poem, hazily, from childhood until now.
In a dutch oven, mix sugar, vinegar, 2 cinnamon sticks, cloves and peppercorns. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle stephen dunning, edward lueders. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle first edition. So, if you are expecting, this recipe for oldfashioned watermelon rind pickles is ideal to have on hand to enjoy once in a while. 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. 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. The poems are loosely grouped by theme, each section subtly illustrated by a thoughtprovoking blackandwhite photograph. A very good book of poems for young children who are mesmerized when. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Sep 06, 1999 it is called reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. 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. In watermelon sugar is an american postapocalyptic novel by richard brautigan written in 1964 and published in 1968. Trim off the pink flesh and the green and pale green outer portions of the watermelon rind. Exciting photographs accent the contemporary tone of the.
Ickle me, pickle me, tickle me too went for a ride in a flying shoe. In a large saucepan over mediumhigh heat, cook watermelon rinds with remaining one gallon of water. 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. This poem is about some body that loves watermelon and seems to be even better in the summer. The book is titled after the last poem, reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity by john tobias. This recipe application for watermelon rind pickles is the finest thing you can do with a watermelon besides greasing it up and. Poetry, old lovers, and watermelon picklesour twenty minute. In the poem this person describes watermelon an how she eats them and what makes the water melon so great and tasty and how while she is eating watermelon she spits the little black seeds at people, the walls, and everything else. Buy a cheap copy of reflections on a gift of watermelon. Aug 15, 2012 reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and other modern verse. How to make homemade pickled watermelon rinds easily. Cook at a rapid simmer over mediumhigh until crisptender, about 5 minutes. Textual analysis dreaming and reflection on a gift of a. Shel silverstein ickle me, pickle me, tickle me too genius.
Wisely, dunning and crew save the title poem until the enda kind of climax to close the collection. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from. 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. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle received from a friend called felicity. 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.
Cover with fresh water, then place over high heat and bring to. When shiny horse chestnuts hollowed out fitted with straws crammed with tobacco stolen from butts in family ashtrays were puffed in. In addition, the amino acids in the rind help to relax the blood vessels, reducing muscle cramps which are common in the third trimester. Return the saucepan to heat and add vinegar, sugar and spices. Watermelon pickle is made using the white part of the watermelons rind. Scoop out melon leaving about 1412 inch of red flesh. I hope up includes adults because i certainly use myras book for my own writing. Click to read more about reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen dunning. 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. Topics range from the personal to the political, from the natural world to the city streets, and are approached from every.
Boil rinds for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside. Ways to begin writing poetry by myra cohn livingston this wonderful book is listed for ages 9 and up. Watermelon pickle by john tobias illuminated poetry. Sandwiched between those pages are many other delightful poems. Cut watermelon pulp from rind, leaving thin layer of pink on rind reserve pulp for another use. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle pachamamas beautiful. Unlike a typical rind pickle, this one isnt syrupy.
The title alone is so atypical of starchy english and early american poets that i found it immediately appealing. Readers of reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. 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. I still have it to this day, and it is from this book that all of the poems in.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It is delicious by itself as a winter treat or as a condiment with turnip greens or turkey. Her sections on the voices of poetry as a fresh approach are particularly. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle and other modern verse. Peel off outer green with vegetable peeler and then cut into 1inch cubes.
Cut enough rind into 1 x 12inch pieces to measure 4 cups. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle pachamamas. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle first edition 1966. He is a big, tough, rugged bear of a man who when he was. Using a vegetable peeler, peel outer skin and tough green layer from watermelon rind. Kristine oconnell george favorite kids poetry books. 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. A memorable collection of more than 100 poems by such wellknow poets as sandburg, frost, st. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle district of. Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle recipe inspired from poem. Set in the aftermath of a fallen civilization, it focuses on a commune organized around a central gathering house which is named ideath. 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.
Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle by stephen dunning. They have to choose a poem, read it, and then discuss it. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. It is delicious by itself as a winter treat or as a condiment with turnip greens or turkey and cornbread dressing. Poetry, old lovers, and watermelon picklesour twenty. 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 stephen dunning. 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.
Carefully ladle hot mixture into four hot 1pint jars, leaving 12in. Vintage reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle poem book copright 1966. Cover with fresh water, then place over high heat and bring to a boil. Poems from reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle. A smorgasbord of tasty and delicious poems for young readers. The poetry book i read was the reflections on a gift of a watermelon pickle. 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.
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