Cool as a Roly Poly Kid

rolling wall to wall - tumbling down the hall
infamously down the stairs, sans fall.
who can be as cool as a roly poly kid?

the older lady, you can guess who, has to crawl
to make it off the floor, crawling like a babe, new.
she hopes not to stumble on the shadows that fall.

naptime and tea, my buzz, whilst the kid
endlessly tumbles his way through adolescence.
one day, the same fate awaits him as the rest of us.

but now is his time, to aimlessly go head over heels,
not in love yet, just maneuvering like a rolled out rug.
this kid with unfathomable energy until he sleeps.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Ah, those were the days. Like a rolling stone! Thanks for the memories, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 8:10 PM
So long ago! I remember doing headstands too…lol!
Hind Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM
This is sweet. Are you thinking of your grandson again? Very sensitive, Kim...<3
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Yes, Paige! Two are visiting for a couple weeks.
Jones Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Very creative! A fun read Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Thank you, Karen! :)
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