Balloons

Why is every child so fascinated By what is clearly just a bag of air? Flimsy bits of rubber when deflated Can cause a feeling of delight to flare. Perhaps it’s a matter of gravity And how they seem to flaunt natural law. They way they bounce and float: a sight to see. So, maybe that is why they inspire awe. In fact, I have seen children o’ercome fear To try to gain the strange, peculiar toy And to the dreaded clown draw ever near Then rush off with the object of their joy. They look at us as if we are buffoons… If we don’t know why they love their balloons. 2/9/23 Written for Balloons poetry contest Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco