A Perfect Day For Flying a Kite

A picture-perfect day for flying a kite
  The sky was blue, not a cloud to be seen
Sunshine fairly sparkled on the snowy white sheen
  that covered the meadow, the hard ground beneath
    as the little boy drew the shiny new kite from its sheath

Nobody'd told him folks don't fly kites in the cold
  And come to think of it, such wisdom's too old
to stand up to the spirit and gumption of a lad
  ~ who's got an Alpine ski-jumper for a dad
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 1/15/2021 9:52:00 AM
Who cares whether the weather is right, any day is right for flying a kite. A lad who’s got an Alpine ski-jumper for a dad, is indeed a very lucky lad. Love the write, I feel like flying my kite... Belle
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Date: 1/14/2021 1:18:00 AM
Every day is perfect for something ...even doing nothing. Lovely description of a blessed day.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/14/2021 3:36:00 PM
Thank you, Geoffrey, for encouraging words that ignite the spirit of 'my Muse.' Peace and Serenity, Gershon
Date: 1/13/2021 8:07:00 PM
Never say never! Love this. Children teach us no limits.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2021 8:15:00 PM
Precisely, C.K! We ask Why? Children reply 'Why not?!' ~ Ski Bum
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