Grade 3/4

They can grow

So much in a year.

Silliness slides

Into humor.

Immaturity

Takes root and blossoms

With their good qualities.

Egos look outward

And see a world of friends

And opportunities.

What a wonderful

Chance to see them grow.

Back to School

Friends Are Like Flowers

Thanks for all you've done

To brighten my days.

Thanks for the flowers

And sunny smiles.

Thanks for the good days!

A Fair Alternative

People watching

And entertainment

On the river-

Skateboarders

On a barge!

Then Fair food

At Roosters on Randolph

Cheese curds

Pronto pups

French fries-

A mini Fair!

SFU

Words slid out of my mouth

Like the cards

From the deck.

Ativan loosened tongue

Or just fun with friends

On a Saturday night.

The healing power

Of 500

And laughter!

September

The dog days are over.

No more lazy days of summer.

It's time to get to work.

Like cats prowling in the dark

So many things to attack.

But like the cat

My body needs to remember

Sometimes it needs

To stretch out in the sun

And absorb the energy.

Missing the Fair

I read with relish

The Fair food descriptions.

Greasy tempting treats.

I look at photos and imagine

The sights and sounds.

The people watching

Without me.

Too many people

Too low blood count.

The Doctor said maybe

By Sunday....