The whimsical WHY?
My brain is in meltdown as the temperature nudges fifty these past few days….and the AC where I sit bashing at the keyboard refuses to co operate….its brain in sympathy melt down too!
For some strange reason….this melting brain in “push mode” got me to thinking about children and their learning and how often we push their small brains too hard in our efforts to get them to understand concepts….which led me down reminiscing lane to when I used to spend some time with children in “play mode” as they grappled with the skills of word recognition and reading. Discovering the enchanting world of DIPHTHONGS….the word alone sounding like a surrealistic planet far away….and all the nuances that go with this may as well be from another planet. There were many WHY’s, and sweet confused wrinkled brows over all the “WH” words…..Why is it pronounced like this…but looks like that….Why are the letters different but sound the same….Why are the letters the same but sound different…..WHY WHY WHY??
The following nonsensical, whimsical words grew out of these precious times…as well as fun loving children with great imaginations, creative lateral thinkers…and avid readers. Invent some more with your little…and maybe not-so little ones……
The moon like a balloon
Made me swoon.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The fly in the sky
Wanted to cry.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The flea on my knee
Went for a spree.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The fox in the box
Lost his sox.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The bug in the jug
Gave me a hug.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The jar in the car
Hit a bar.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The ants in pants
Sang in chants
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The pip on my lip
Was about to slip.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The ball on the wall
Rolled into the hall.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The mice on the ice
Ate the rice.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The hair on the chair
Was fair.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The frog on the log
Was in the fog.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The fish on the dish
Made a swish.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The bear over there
Doesn’t care.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The sheep in the jeep
Couldn’t peep.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The llamas in pyjamas
Slipped on bananas.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The snail on the trail
Had no tail.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The boy with his toy
Drank some soy.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The girl with a curl
Loved to twirl.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The skunk in the bunk
Almost sunk.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The bun in the sun
Was having fun.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The lark in the dark
Heard a bark.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The bee in the tree
Winked at me.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The hare in the lair
Ate a pear.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The drink in the sink
Is bright pink.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
A mosquito on the go
Crunched a dorito.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The louse in the house
Befriended a mouse.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The pet in the jet
Is dripping wet.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The hen in the den
Wrote with a pen.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The chook in the book
Swung on a hook.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The duck in the truck
Got stuck.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The bell in the well
Went ding dong dell.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The Qur’an and a man
Are in a van.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
Heavenly scent in the tent
A spectacular event.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The flower in the bower
Loves a spring shower.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
The tasbeeh on my knee
Is never free.
WHY? WHY? WHY?
Because Allah says BE, BE, BE.
So we can see
How great is He.
Loving His wise decree.
He created you and me,
So let’s shout with glee,
SubhanAllahi
Wa bi hamdihi,
As Salamu alaika Blessed Nabi.
1.
http://www.warriorofthelight.com/engl/edi58_mili.shtml
2.
http://family.go.com/parentpedia/preschool/milestones-development/preschool-asking-why/
haha I am still laughing
Why is my favorite question from a young child. It should always be answered honestly and without baby talk. It may lead to more whys? Answer them the same way. It is surprising how much children can grasp if spoken to with respect for their minds and curiosity.
Ya Haqq!
Comment by Irving — July 30, 2007 @ 9:12 pm
As-salaamu Alaikum dearest apa Noor,
Tell me why!! I have had ‘why’ fired at me all day today by my daughter- the why of oceans, the how of oceans,rivers and lakes forming, the how of sea creatures, and many more why’s. I caught her smiling. Ahmm.
Oh Yes and ducks and frogs in winter. She began staring at the sky then.
I hope a breeze flows your way, insha ALlah.
wasalaam and love,
farah
Comment by Farah — July 30, 2007 @ 9:33 pm
Salam
x x x x
Oh Aunty Noor !
Your words are so beautiful
Thank you so much for this.
What a great relief to read something so inspiringly calming.
Thank you very much x x x x x
Much love
yours x x x
Comment by Bint-eh Adam — July 30, 2007 @ 9:43 pm
Asalamualikum
Jazakallah
I thought we could
make a WHY? book for
Ismail.
wassalam
Comment by Asiyah — July 31, 2007 @ 5:24 am
Assalamu alaikum dear brothe Irving….oh such a treat to see your Darvish laughing! Couldn’t agree more with your sentiments regarding how we converse with our little ones. This is a great read (see 1. above at end of post) And dear Ukhi Farah…I feel as parents of young ones we perpetuate a “special exchange” …just as our parents were there for our constant WHYs….so we are given our turn….and this is another interesting site on the topic (see 2. above at end of post)
….thought you could add your own inspiring WHY? WHY? WHY? 
And much love to you too B of B
Yes, dear Asiyah….Ismail would soon be reading like his clever siblings if you made one of your creative books…just remember to ask Yusuf to tell him about putting the flash card under his topi for extra help
(WHY WHY WHY???? I have just spent far too much time wresting with the “spaminator”….it never allows me to include links in the comment section….so until I have time and energy to deal with it I have posted the links above)
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — July 31, 2007 @ 10:56 pm