Hello, Goodbye

Hello, Goodbye

Halvard Johnson

This is just me. These words,

I mean, they are only me. Nothing

to be afraid of, or to worry about.

We can travel, go where the stars go

when they're gone. Now you're in this too.

We're going somewhere, but we don't know

where. But it's nothing to be afraid of,

nothing to worry about. Now watch me.

Watch me carefully. I'm going to

disappear before your very eyes.

Don't be afraid. I'm gone now.

You're alone again. All by

yourself. What does it

feel like? Are you

afraid now?

Are you?

Read the poem on the right.

Explore its meanings and vocabulary.

Try to read it out loud using one of the tones below.

Rehearse it.

    1. Playful (humorous)

    2. Sad (dramatic)

    3. Terrified

    4. Nervous

    5. Cynical (sarcastic)

    6. Solemn (serious; somewhat somber)

    7. Passionate (emotional)

    8. Histerical (in a state of uncontrolled panic, anger, or excitement)

    9. Desperate (extremely intense)

    10. _________________

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