Together with it’s teacher – Silly Putty <br />Helped to lay-out the foundations <br />of a children’s culture <br />Playdoughs brilliance as an <br />enjoyable toy <br />Was reflected in Silly Putty’s image. <br /> <br />Playdough was conceived in Greece – <br />His father was Mr. Potato head <br />His mother became pregnant by misconception <br />Studied at the School of Playdoughonism <br />Main uses were to be molded & shaped <br />Had a certain sweetness of style. <br /> <br />Playdough traveled extensively abroad through <br />the ages, finally settled in the U. S. of A. <br />Where it founded kindergarten activities <br />Many modern intellectuals were schooled <br />in this toddler’s academy <br />Was the framework of a child’s intelligence. <br /> <br />Much on it’s mind was the <br />parent/child relationship <br />Molded the idea that knowledge <br />came in all sizes & makes <br />Always had a way of converting the <br />‘little things’ thoughts into shapes. <br /> <br />'2008'<br /><br />Robert Sheridan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/playdough/
