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This poem has been used in KS1 workshops in schools. Children are encouraged to write their own poem about things that they can do, or things that they love to do. The poem uses simple words and a 1,2,3 beat that is easy for young children to understand. You can use the backing beat to perform your own version of this poem.

lyrics

Original lyrics to 'I Can' .You'll notice that the lines are repeated in the audio version.

I Can

I can walk to school
I can skip a while
I can hop about
I can jog along
I can jump for joy
I can run a mile
I can hula-hoop
I can sing a song

I can swim a width
I can kick a ball
I can score a goal
I can climb a rope
I can fly a kite
I can build a wall
I can ride a bike
I can wash with soap

I can eat a pie
I can drink a drink
I can stroll to town
I can paint my face
I can wonder why
I can sit and think
I can roll around
I can win a race

I can see the sky
I can count white sheep
I can smell the sea
I can fall asleep.


© Helên Thomas

credits

from 'Everybody Everywhere Stomp Your Feet​!​' and other poems by Hel​ê​n Thomas, released November 11, 2011
Backing beat by Owen J.

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Helên Thomas UK

Reformed poet. Woman one from wonky synth duo Tingle In The Netherlands.
You will find dark, difficult, experimental music here and by way of a total contrast, some up tempo poetry for children and, if I can find it all, an ad hoc archive of randomness for grown ups and idiots.
Make of this what you will. Note to parents: not all of the adult poems are suitable for children. Please supervise.
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