I'm hiding, I'm hiding
And no one knows where;
For all they can see is my
Toes and my hair
And I just heard my father
Say to my mother -
"But, darling, he must be
Somewhere or other;
Have you looked in the inkwell?"
And Mother said, "Where?"
"In the INKWEL?"said Father. But
I was not there.
Then "Wait!" cried my mother —
"I think that I see
Him under the carpet." But
It was not me.
"Inside the mirror's
A pretty good place."
Said Father and looked, but saw
Only his face.
"We've hunted," sighed Mother,
"As hard as we could
And I am so afraid that we've
Lost him for good."
Then I laughed out aloud
And I wiggled my toes
And Father said —"Look, dear,
I wonder if those
Toes could be Benny's?
There are ten of them, see?"
And they WERE so surprised to find
Out it was me!
Notes
From a book entitled "A Child's Anthology of Poetry"
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Fun poems from my childhood
From guest Esther (contact)
I remember learning this poem in Grade 1 ... way back in the early '60's. It brings back so many great memories ... thanks so much! -
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From guest Rhonda (contact)
I started to recite this poem from my childhood to my granddaughter. I couldn't remember but the first few stanzas. Thank you so much for the trip down memory lane with her. -
Fun Memories
From guest Linda Cadwell (contact)
I'm sixty-one years old and was able to remember almost all of this poem that I originally memorized to recite for a class (although I can't remember what class it was). I recited it for my in-laws at Christmas, leaving out one stanza, then wanted to hunt for it to check it out. Glad it was here! -
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From guest Brenda Pankratz (contact)
I have fond memories of my mother reading this poem to us when we were children!!! Glad to find that it is still around!! -
I like the way it rhymes and how the verses flow into one another. It is the type of poetry that I am writing. I would like to be able to purchase the book and share with my son.
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From guest bonnie stein (contact)
i was looking for this poem for a while.. i had memorized it as a child, but could only recall the first stanza. i wanted to share it with my daughter and now i can... -
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for bonnie stein:
We are pleased you are now able to share lovely poem with your daughter. It's quite a find and I had never read it myself until I saw your comment. It takes me back many years when my parents used to pretend they had no idea where my sister and I were hiding
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From guest Michele Vratanina (contact)
I looked through stores and quite a few books to find this poem. I used to recite this to my younger brothers and sister and my niece that i raised but i forgot most of it. Now I am a Grandmother and I wanted to tell it to my grandkids but all I could remember was the first verse. Is there any way i can get a copy of this? It would be greatly appreciate it. -
I'm Hiding Was Recited by My Sister
From guest James Johanson (contact)
I remember my sister recited this to her children. It was a long time ago. I have been searching the Web for a couple of days and finally found it just as I remember her. Thanks for the memory. -
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From guest Melva & Joe Bryant (contact)
Thank you, thank you. Have been searching high and low for this. It was something we read to our daughters virtually every night when they were young and they are now 44, 46, 49 and 51. We think the grandchildren and greats will also appreciate it. -
This is the first poem that I recited in a talent show
From guest Dave de Coup-Crank (contact)
To you folks at Old Poetry: On a whim, I searched the internet for this poem. on 03-07-2007 I had doubts that I remebered it, but I guess I did. In 1959, when I was in Kindergarten, I was 4 years old and recited this poem on stage in in a Southern California talent competition. I won the first place of all the competitors, with every abe from 4 to 13 years old, and I have been an actor, performer, musician, poet and songwriter ever since. It is amazing how such a simple poem can make such a subtle impact in one's life. My thanks to you for reposting it. Dave de Coup-Crank -
This is a special poem.
From guest Susan Kristoff (contact)
My niece loved this poem growing up. It brings back so many pleasant memories. I have been looking everywhere for this. She still remembers this and she is 24 years old. -
A Child's Anthology of Poetry
From guest Helen M. Grayson (contact)
How can I buy a copy of A Child's Anthology of Poetry? I am interested in the children's poetry. I used to recite Hiding for my children when they were small and I would like to have the book. -
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From guest J Mellendick (contact)
I learned this poem as a child and it suddebly was brought back to me when my greatgran son was hiding from me. I started to recite the poem and couldn't remember parts of it. Thanks for bringing it back to me.
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