The Blog Marm — a poem
Photography, Poetry | Posted by Jannie on 28 September 2010 @ 4:01 PM 44 Comments
The blog marm dispenses pencils,
some fancy with rainbows, others
plain and yellow, yet dependable.
She also makes checks in her planner
on who gets a special gold star today
and who gets a lick and a prayer.
The blog marm rings her bell after recess,
pied piping all the rosy-cheeked children
to new adventures in posts yet untraveled.
They bring her apples. And donuts. And tea.
They sit quietly at circle, wide-eyed at her tales.
They all get popsicles the last days in June!
(And there’s never homework!!)
All students are treated with equal respect,
each gets a turn beating dust from the erasers
and writing the date at the top of the board.
Don’t worry — blog marm’s ruler is not for rapping fingers,
but for measuring out yards of funsterment in the finest
of satins, silks, leathers, laces, denims, and linens
– linens as luscious as sunlight through leaves.
End of poem
xoxoxo
Speaking of sunlight through leaves…
These 3 pix are what my iPhone 3GS recently saw somewhere near Ladybird Lake here in Austin.
(me stretching on an outdoor yoga platform.)
xoxo (agin)
On 28 September 2010 at 5:02 pm Daisy said,
I like popsicles! And I like Jannie too!
Fun poem and pictures. Happy day to you!
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Monday Colors – Black =-.
On 28 September 2010 at 5:03 pm Caity said,
I adore your poem! It’s wonderful!!
You always make me smile with your lovely songs and poems, Jannie!
.-= Caity´s last blog ..The Park =-.
On 28 September 2010 at 6:26 pm desk49 said,
delete last post
This blog Marm who might it be
who gives us class to set us free
Who teaches us right from wrong
will all this learning take too long
for I just want to go out and play
do I have to lesion to what they say
so no class for me I’ll bow out now
for no one reads my blog any how
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Missing- Short Story Page 7 =-.
On 28 September 2010 at 7:49 pm Katherine said,
Oh, oh, can I beat dust from your erasers too Jannie? Pick me, pick me, oh please do!
Ha, you fib though, as I am sure there is no dust to create when no erasing is being done. Cute poem Jannie
.-= Katherine´s last blog ..We Need to Talk About Kevin =-.
On 28 September 2010 at 8:26 pm secret agent woman said,
That’s the kind of teacher I like.
.-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..A little amphibious visitor =-.
On 28 September 2010 at 9:43 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Daisy — you will get extra popsicles. What’re your favorite flavors?? And I like Daisy!!
Dearest Caity in New Zealand. Hi! Thanks, glad you like this simple little poem that came to me today as I was craving popsicles.
Dearest Ellis, I think quite a few people read your blog — and more all the time. I added in no homework to this post. And 90% play time, 10% work. Sound good??
Dearest Katherine, you may choose any job you want! Other tasks available are dusting my jPegs, shining up my header and waxing the floor so we all can dance.
Dearest Secret Agent Woman, I like teachers who are fair, always did, always will. And donuts make all marms happy, I think.
xoxox
On 28 September 2010 at 9:45 pm Linda said,
Hi Jannie,
I love those palms, and all the other greenery, and the brick sidewalk. You find some beautiful scenery. But then green is my favorite color.
Good evening!
On 28 September 2010 at 10:27 pm Talon said,
Love that trellis shot! How beautiful the rough-hewn wood is!
You make a very sweet Blog Marm, Jannie! xx (I remember hoping it would be my turn to bang the erasers – you’ve brought back some fun memories – thank you!)
.-= Talon´s last blog ..Beautiful October =-.
On 28 September 2010 at 10:27 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
I love it.
I especially like this part:
“All students are treated with equal respect”
I always enjoy your pictures!
Jeanne
xo
P.S. How’s BB coming on that wood-splitting?
On 28 September 2010 at 10:52 pm Patricia said,
I enjoyed this visit to Lady Bird Lake with you and your inspiring words – delightful Thank you
On 29 September 2010 at 3:54 am SnaggleTooth said,
Haven’t heard “{Marm” since Little House on the Prairie I think!
Interesting way to view your bloglife. You certainly get alot of apples from your devoted class, too! No homework, just yards of Funsterment.
Cute poem! Oh n beautiful plants pics, n feet in the sky is nifty too-
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Phenomena =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 9:20 am Cheryl said,
Beautiful post. I do love your style.
.-= Cheryl´s last blog ..I Wish Our Children A World of Love- Safety- and Respect =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 9:35 am Nadia Ballas-Ruta - Happy Lotus Lifestyles said,
Hey Jannie,
I want to live in a place that looks like that first picture. That is heavenly!
.-= Nadia Ballas-Ruta – Happy Lotus Lifestyles´s last blog ..Accessing My Inner Kerouac- On the Road and the Allure of a Hotel Room =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 9:55 am desk49 said,
Okay okay
only the great bloggers read my blog.
Yes eight of the worlds best.
The other fourty billion blogers
have not clue who I am.
R.O.T.F.L.M.*.O.
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Missing- Short Story Page 7 =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 10:06 am Jannie said,
Dearest Linda, the second song I’m submitting for New Folk (Kerville) starts… “Do you dream in shades of green…” I will think of you as I sing it!
Thanks, as always for your sunshiney comments.
Dearest Talon, I’ll have to get a shot of the trellis after dark as it’s full of white lights, so pretty. I always liked teachers who made sure everybody got a turn at banging the erasers!!
Dearest Jeanne, BB’s chainsaw is broken but he’s doing his best with his axe — when he’s not studying, baking cakes and practicing his Kung Fu, that is. Such a busy time of year for him! Yes, the Blog Marm even treats spammers with love.
Dearest Patricia, one of my favorite blog marms ever. Hello! Maybe someday you’ll join me on that deck for a bit of light yoga. Such a lovely place.
Dearest Snaggletooth — Shay Fireblossom had written something about a school marm recently and that got me to thinking how I like that word.
I wish the iPhone woul’ve done better justice to the lighting in the feet pic, but you can’t have everything. 
Thanks for such lovely sentiments.
Dearest Cheryl — you mean my very very strange style?
And I like YOUR style of giving and grace.
Dearest Nadia — it is quite a spot indeed, and glorious with little white lights after dark. I think we all can create a spot like that with time, patience and love in our plantings.
xoxoxo
to all.
But wait — an F5 reveals the talented Ellis. Hi Ellis!! And growing by like, 1 billion new blogs a day? You rock!!! And your blog is a nice little corner to visit.
xoxo again.
On 29 September 2010 at 12:08 pm Lynn said,
Thanks Blog Marm! Very nice, especially that equal respect thing!
xo
.-= Lynn´s last blog ..Adjustment- pleasant call and loving the lattes =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 1:09 pm Chris Edgar said,
That’s a relief — now I can hang out at BWAB a little more, since I’m no longer frightened of that wicked-looking ruler Barbara wields. I’ll be back wearing yards and yards of denim and leather. And maybe spiky wristbands.
On 29 September 2010 at 1:36 pm JoyChristin said,
Hi Jannie,
Wish my popsicle cravings turned out as creatively as yours:) Lately I’ve been craving orange cream popsicles..yumm…
And I love your photos! Wow!
.-= JoyChristin´s last blog ..Fearless Fun Friday- Say Hey I Love You =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 2:13 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Lynn, is it ME, a blog marm?
Guilty, as charged. Then again, you are a blog marm yourself, the very best sweet kind, giving only the happiest of thoughts, photos and lessons. I could learn — and DO — from you, O Wise & Kind one.
Dearest Chris — why do you always make me laugh?? Were you the witty, cool, funny guy in school too?? I just love how your mind and spirit work! Will you be wearing your yards of leather as a toga, and your yards of denim in turban style a la Gloria Swanson??
And yes — fear not Barbara’s ruler. 
Dearest Joy Holland — hi!! How lovely you should choose to grace me with yet another visit. Thank you! I’m not sure if I’ve ever delved into orange cream popsicles deep enough to be a raving fan. I did tho, for 3, maybe 3 summers a while back Totally O.D. on the Whole Foods 365 brand of lime popsicles. I wonder if I had one today would I fall off the wagon?
Really? My photos don’t suck? Yay!! External approval. 
xoxoxoxo
On 29 September 2010 at 2:59 pm joaquin said,
i love this poem!
and i bet the blog marm knows those rabble-rousers in the back row may rouse a little rabble, but are always listening.
you are beyond awesome.
.-= joaquin´s last blog ..Lost & Found =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 4:13 pm vered | blogger for hire said,
Austin looks so beautiful. I really should visit someday. Loved the poem!
.-= vered | blogger for hire´s last blog ..It’s The Little Jews That Get The Most Upset =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 4:27 pm Alice Audrey said,
It’s like hanging out in a one-room school house.
On 29 September 2010 at 6:38 pm richard north said,
this is a cool poem and that top photograph is awesome.
i really like the appearance of that winding path
.-= richard north´s last blog ..Arts Web show ep 3- perform that review =-.
On 29 September 2010 at 8:23 pm Mama Zen said,
You are the bestest blog marm ever!
.-= Mama Zen´s last blog ..The Force Is Strong With This One =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 1:15 am Davina Haisell said,
Love your poem Jannie… especially the last line: “linens as luscious as sunlight through leaves.” Surreal. Doing yoga outside is wonderful. When I go camping I bring my yoga mat with me.
.-= Davina Haisell´s last blog ..Inspired by Spider =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 7:39 am dustus said,
Then Blog Marm gets apples, donuts, and tea. nice. Love the pics, especially the perspective from the yoga platform.
.-= dustus´s last blog ..Anew Yesterday =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 8:32 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. the Spandex Jannie 1986 version is on offer is it? .. I’m worried – does BB know .. let alone Jasmeen .. is she still around? Or did she have a sulk as you didn’t take her with you to the towering palm land?
Sounds like a fun time .. pencils on the go …. as the pictures scrolled down .. I thought little Miss Marm Jannie would appear .. but no such pictorial luck ..
By Blog Marm .. for now .. back later on .. byeze bye .. Hilree .. xox
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..This Earth’s Crust its waste- but yet its offerings =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 9:33 am Sara healy said,
Jannie — I like the “blog marm” very much:~)
I loved all the pictures, but got a real laugh at the last one. When I first looked at, I thought it a pictures of some statues that look a bit like the Easter Island ones. LOL to find out it your shoes. It funny what you can see in pictures.
Be good to yourself, Blog Marm. I hope you have a wonderful day:~)
.-= Sara healy´s last blog ..Make a Poem- Words That Rhyme =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 9:56 am Henway said,
I love this poem, Jannie! Such lovely words
.-= Henway´s last blog ..Taking vitamins during South Beach Diet =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 9:58 am Akelamalu said,
Nice poem and I love the photos.
.-= Akelamalu´s last blog ..Off To London To See The Queen Part 3 =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 12:54 pm Jannie said,
Wow — sweet comments!
I’ll be back to answer these later, thanks.
Now back to choosing 5 photos for the FFF55 I hope to post at 5:55.
And then to dishes, sweeping and even going crazy by scrubbing the shower.
Might even blonde up my roots while I’m scrubbing, one multi-task I think I can handle. Maybe even throw in some arm weight excercises somewhere too!!
xoxo
On 30 September 2010 at 3:29 pm Thom said,
Wow…these are awesome photos my friend. LOve ‘em
.-= Thom´s last blog ..Thursday Theme Song 8 =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 5:26 pm Laura Hegfield said,
love ya blog marm!
.-= Laura Hegfield´s last blog ..Trio =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 5:32 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Joaquin, you make me laugh. Yes, I see you guys back there tossing planes and passing notes, but I love you all equally! Ooo, and “beyond awesome” — that’s going on my funsterment resume — thanks!
Hey, Vered — if ya gotta live in Texas — Austin is the place. Quite a nice little oasis.
Hey, Alice Audrey — that’s it, exactly!! We’re all in one room together.
Hey, Richard, you picked a great photo as your favorite — mine too, thus I put it eye-catchingly up top.
Hey, Mama Z. ahhhhh. Well, I have met a good few awesome blog marms over these past 2 years. I continue to be amazed and blessed by all you blog angels!!
Hey, Davina! And I did more yoga today. Butt lifts and sit ups too! But no mat, I had to use my sweatshirt, but it worked okay.
Hey Dustus, and my students’ parents bring me all the been I can drink — could it get much better than that??
Hey,Hilary — Jazmeee is doing great lately, she is quite caught up with her ballet and math lesson, tho. She is most studious! A school marm’s dream. No Jannie marm pic, sorry. But spandex close-up by Halloween!!
Hey, Sara –and were you good to yourself today too?? I was busy working up pix for my FFF55 and getting a horse for BB to feed apples too. I did a lovely walk and workout this a.m. No dishes done yet, tho. But the day is far fro over yet!!
Why Henway, you grace this page yet again, thanks! Well, I give this poem maybe an 8 out of 10. Will owrk harder nect time.
Hi Dearest Akelamalu! I know how old you are!!
You said so over at Secret Agent Woman’s blog! I’m 47! I thought you were 17 with the wisdom of a 99 year old. You rock!!
Hi Dear Thom — thanks, that is very kind of you to say. My net pix are better, I think! My dad is in 2 of them!
Laura Sweet Hegfield — Love YOU too!!!! And I am off to YOUR blog right now!!
xoxoxo
xoxoxoxo
On 30 September 2010 at 6:15 pm Christie said,
Loved the poem, and those pictures are wonderful! I almost feel as if I’m in the top one…
.-= Christie´s last blog ..How the internet helped an artist get one of his paintings licensed to appear in a textbook! =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 9:10 pm Thomma Lyn said,
I love it — blog marm! Your poem flows like the creek branch on my magic mountain.
xoxoxo <3
.-= Thomma Lyn´s last blog ..Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes… =-.
On 30 September 2010 at 9:54 pm joanny said,
where do I sign up? what a delightful read, love the photos, artistic expression and creativity abound here at this place in paradise.
cheers,
Joanny
On 30 September 2010 at 10:14 pm Jannie said,
Ahh, thanks Christie — and welcome to Funstertown. Awesome to meet you. Come to Austin, and I’ll stroll with you on that path, it’s right around the corner from awesome coffee shops.
Well, hey — there’s my Mountain Magic gal again!! Thomma Lyn, top of my class. And extra good at getting all the dust out of the chamois! And did you know you are still as cute as ever there in your gravatar?? yep!
Ahhh, Joanny, another lovely comment — thank you!! I kinda like your artsy paradise over there too in the Dowser’s Daughter land. Is blogging GREAT, or what!!??
xoxoxoxo
On 1 October 2010 at 2:40 pm nessa said,
i likes the feet. you sure are a funster.
.-= nessa´s last blog ..Flash 55 – Appeasing the Gods =-.
On 2 October 2010 at 12:15 pm Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
Your blog, photos, poems and music bring me joy. xo
.-= Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..Relationships that Nurture Your Spirit =-.
On 3 October 2010 at 1:04 pm sheila said,
Very enjoyable post! And I just LOVE that wood trellis!
.-= sheila´s last blog ..Recapping My Week =-.
On 3 October 2010 at 2:11 pm Jannie said,
Thanks lovely Nessa, I think my feets there look big!
Dearest Tess — thanks! And YOUR blog so so so so so so brings joy!!
Hey Sheila! Come on down to Austin and I’ll take you to that wonderful spot!!!
xoxoxo
On 4 October 2010 at 10:06 am Alice Audrey said,
*blush* I feel like Teacher’s Pet. *grin*
On 6 October 2010 at 8:12 pm Jannie said,
Alice Audrey — you ARE!!!
xxoo