Paint me a Sunrise

Paint me a sunrise

on a cool summer morn,

with purple and orange

for a day just born.

 

Dot in a few stars

in the deep blue skies,

for me to wish on

if I open my eyes.

 

Sketch in some low hills

all covered in green,

then do it again tomorrow

for the whole world to see.

 

Poetry for the Whole Darn Universe

Kids of all ages love kookiness in their lives so I took 50 of my fun, humorous and silly poems and self-published them in an ebook called “Poetry for the Whole Darn Universe.”

Poems included: “The Baby ate the Dog Food” “Leftovers” “My Dog has Purple Fleas” “There’s a Buffalo in my Bathtub” “A Slug Came in my House” “I Found a Little Kitty” “I Really Suck at Sports” and many more.

Please take a moment to check it out.

It’s available for ONLY.99 cents at:

* Apple ibooks for ipad, iphone and ipod devices

* Barnes&Noble Nook ereader:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Poetry-for-the-Whole-Darn-Universe/Malia-Ann-Haberman/e/2940011278181?itm=1&USRI=Malia%2BAnn%2BHaberman

* Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Whole-Darn-Universe-ebook/dp/B0054M6XV4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1307464261&sr=1-1

* Sony ereader:

http://ebookstore.sony.com/search?keyword=Malia+Ann+Haberman

* Smashwords

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/53255

Kobo:

http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Poetry-for-Whole-Darn-Universe/book-jqTZgPnr4EKbhS0BkC_VBA/page1.html

Please feel free to download a sample before you decide to buy. I really hope you enjoy my poems and will want to read them over and over again. And please feel free to share them with all the other kids and family and friends in your life.

Thanks bunches!

Malia :)

I Can’t Believe I Burned my Toast

 

I can’t believe

I burned my toast,

and I think

I saw a ghost.

I tore my pants

and stubbed my toes,

grew a pimple

on my nose.

 

I caught a cold

and nearly died,

got hit by lightning,

now I’m fried.

I wrenched my back,

my teeth fell out,

my shower filled

with moldy grout.

 

Was chased by dogs

and stung by bees,

fell down some stairs

and skinned my knees.

Lost my glasses,

now I’m sad.

What an hour,

I’ve just had.

Sometimes you just feel like Dancing

Sometimes you just feel like dancing (no matter what you’re doing).

My Holiday Poem

Let me color your holidays

green, blue and red,

with visions of snowflakes

to dance in your head.

 

I’ll paint angels and stars

to brighten your day,

then we’ll go for a ride

in Santa’s fine sleigh.

 

It’s the best time of year

to laugh and have fun,

so I shout “Happy Holidays

to everyone!”

Teenage Angst Anyone?

I ran across this poem the other day that I wrote when I was in high school. It was my senior year and my family had just moved to a new state. A lot of kids there weren’t very friendly (sigh) so I hadn’t made any friends yet at the school. It was a very hard time so I think I deserved a little teenage angst. :) Though, sometimes I still feel this way. (another smile along with a shrug.)

      Loneliness

 

The world seems to be

passing me by,

I’d reach out and grab it,

but it’s just too high.

 

I’m stuck down here doing

the same old routine,

where the sky isn’t blue

and the grass isn’t green.

 

Where the warmth is inside,

while I’m out in the cold,

First you’re too young,

and then you’re too old.

 

I’ve got to escape

this depressed state of mind,

leave the unhappiness

and all that behind.

 

Get out and escape

before it’s too late…

I don’t want loneliness

to be my fate.

I Can’t Stop Myself

I can’t stop myself

I’m filled up with laughter.

I’m laughing so hard

it’s shaking the rafter.

 

I must go outside

and laugh all around

to fill up the world

with my laughing sound.

 

It’d be ever so great

if you copied my style,

then we’ll all laugh together

for a really long while.

The Baby ate the Dog Food

Please feel free to purchase an electronic copy of my poetry book “Poetry for the Whole Darn Universe” with ”The Baby Ate the Dog Food” and 49 of my other poems.

 

Included: “Leftovers” “My Dog has Purple Fleas” “There’s a Buffalo in my Bathtub” “A Slug Came in my House” “Never let a Dragon” “I Can’t Believe I Burned my Toast” “Paint me a Sunset.”

These poems are for kids, but I think adults will love them too. Everyone can enjoy reading them. So if you like frilly, lovey-dovey poetry or poems that don’t rhyme, these aren’t for you. :)

My ebook is available for ONLY .99 cents at:

* Apple ibooks for ipad, iphone and ipod devices

* Barnes&Noble Nook ereader:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Poetry-for-the-Whole-Darn-Universe/Malia-Ann-Haberman/e/2940011278181?itm=1&USRI=Malia%2BAnn%2BHaberman

* Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Whole-Darn-Universe-ebook/dp/B0054M6XV4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1307464261&sr=1-1

* Sony ereader:

http://ebookstore.sony.com/search?keyword=Malia+Ann+Haberman

* Smashwords

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/53255

Kobo:

http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Poetry-for-Whole-Darn-Universe/book-jqTZgPnr4EKbhS0BkC_VBA/page1.html

Please feel free to download a sample before you decide to buy. I think you’ll really enjoy my poems and will want to read them over and over again.

Thanks!

Malia :)

I Stuffed a Pickle up my Nose

 

I took a smelly pickle

and stuffed it up my nose.

This was followed by a bagel

and a sausage that was froze.

 

I sucked up all the carrots,

a boiled Brussels sprout,

mashed potatoes, roasted duck

and spinach sauerkraut.

 

I sniffled up some mushrooms,

macaroni and blue cheese,

lima beans, chicken legs,

artichokes and peas.

 

And when I finally finished

with the apple-berry crunch,

I gave a giant “A – A – CHOOOOO!!!”

and sneezed my favorite lunch.

 

 Thanks so much for reading my poetry!

 

 

The Ferret Poem

This poem is for my little ferret Simon who died Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2009. He was only 3 ½ years old, but he’d developed a tumor that made it so he couldn’t breathe. I’ll miss all his fun and antics. He had such a great, unique personality that he was the inspiration for the ferret in my kids’ novel, “The Tinker House.”  He’ll be really missed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m a furry little ferret

and I run around the house.

I’m certainly not a rat,

and definitely not a mouse.

 

I’m a curious little critter,

who loves to romp and play,

but I also am a sleepy head

who could sleep the day away.

 

I’m a sneaky little thief

I like to take what isn’t mine

and hide it someplace safe,

now isn’t that divine?

 

I like to potty in the corners

and dig in potted plants,

chew on things I shouldn’t

and tunnel in your pants.

 

You just have to love a ferret

because I’m awfully cute.

I like to get in everything

from your cabinets to your boots.

 

But I’ll snuggle ’round your neck

and you’ll never have to fret

that I’ll be barking late at night…

I make the bestest pet.

When Colorado Meets Wyoming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beautiful, wonderful lady died early Tuesday morning on December 16th after a valiant fight with cancer. These lyrics were written years ago as a tribute to a great love story: William and Juanita. They’re finally together again.

Bye, Mom. We’ll miss you more than words can say. The days will be less bright without you. We love you. See you on the Other Side.

 

 

        WHEN COLORADO MEETS WYOMING

 

He came from Colorado to a small Wyoming town,

But he stopped right in his tracks when he saw those eyes of brown.

 

He thought that she was prettier than the Rockies in the spring.

She was really something else that girl from Wyoming.

 

And that girl from Wyoming, well she quickly lost her heart.

It didn’t matter that they said he was trouble from the start.

 

Now that Colorado man was as cocky as can be,

the first thing he said was girl you’re gonna marry me.

 

Tell your mom and daddy that I’m gonna be the one.

And I’ll be with you forever, even when this life is done.

 

Then tell all your other boyfriends to head out further west,

‘cuz when Colorado meets Wyoming it’s lovin’ at its best.

 

When Colorado meets Wyoming

the sparks begin to fly.

Those fireworks are brighter

than on the Fourth of July.

When those two get together

it’s hotter than the sun above,

When a Colorado man and a Wyoming girl

chance to fall in love…

 

Lyrics by Malia Ann Haberman

Dedicated to Juanita May Haberman, May 11, 1934 to December 16, 2008