charles ghigna

Imagine my surprise and delight when I checked my inbox a few days ago and found a totally cool and delicious poem written just for me!

It was from Father Goose himself, the one and only Charles Ghigna — award-winning poet, children’s author, nationally-syndicated writer, speaker, and of course, Poetry Friday regular.

Well, his poem got my toes a tappin’ and my spirits risin’ and my crazy thoughts all wrapped up in heads of crisp, garden fresh lettuce.

Who needs Ice Cube when you’ve got iceberg, Cee-Lo Green when you’ve got the Bibb?

Move over, Jay-Z, The Big FG is here!

*(click for Cashew Chicken Wraps recipe)*

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#10 in the Poetry Potluck Series, celebrating National Poetry Month 2010.

photo by LostMyHeadache – NewBeginnings –

Ooooo! This is the part of the Potluck where we dim the lights and tell scary stories!

Today we have not one, but two guest poets – Charles Ghigna and his lovely wife, Debra! I’ll admit that when I invited Charles, I didn’t realize Debra was also a poet. I must say, these two clearly know how to par-tay. Along with their poems and cookie recipe, they also brought their sleeping bags! I love guests who know how to make themselves at home. Now we can stay up all night and have a poetry slam. The attire of choice: silk pajamas, of course!

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