The thrill…

          of fishing is catching the fish.
          of seeing the first star is making the wish.
          of the ending of school is the starting of play.
          of getting the test back is getting an “A.”

          of tying shoelaces is getting it right.
          of windy days is flying a kite.
          of playing baseball is winning the game.
          of making a campfire is watching the flame.

          of reading a poem is learning new things.
          of playing checkers is getting kings.
          of wearing a hat is having a head.
          of feeling exhausted is going to bed.


Poem and illustration from Itches Inside My Head (Year of Encouragements Press, 2022).
Used here with permission.