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.
Playful (humorous)
Sad (dramatic)
Terrified
Nervous
Cynical (sarcastic)
Solemn (serious; somewhat somber)
Passionate (emotional)
Histerical (in a state of uncontrolled panic, anger, or excitement)
Desperate (extremely intense)
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