A loud mind is greater than a loud mouth - Matshona Dhliwayo
Natter Chatter
Whisper, whisper, mutter, mutter,
Babble, babble, chatter, chatter,
Louder, louder gets the natter,
What about? It does not matter.
'SILENCE, SILENCE, QUIET, QUIET!
What's this noise? Sounds like a riot.
Now get to work without a sound,
Don't make me need to turn around.'
Whisper, whisper, mumble, mumble,
Murmur, murmur, rumble, rumble,
It's not long before they natter,
Just can't stop their need to chatter.
'SILENCE
SILENCE
QUIET
QUIET!'
© Stephen Norwood 2018
This poem is great for whole class participation and as a fun warm up activity.
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