Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

He Is a Runner

He is a runner. I used to be too
Which is why I do not wear heels
Or even slippery sandals to school.
I am in tennis shoes but he is fast.

Only five-years-old and no doubt
an Olympic contender.
“Catch that kid!” I yell up the hallway.
Two other teachers corner him.

He jumps over both of their heads.
Bounding toward the outside door.
An Olympic jumper too.
What about that! The kids cheer.

I head out the door 
Chasing him through the playground.
He climbs up to the tip top
Where no one is supposed to go.

Not even the sixth graders go there.
I am impressed.
I try to act stern as I beg him to come down.
Bribery does not work a wit. I am impressed!

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Quoth Theraven August 17, 2019 at 12:39 AM Caren, I am impress at this Herculean feat. -Richard Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2019 at 4:47 AM He is SO impressive. The first time he took off running he was a block away before my feet started after him.

Jennifer Proxenos August 16, 2019 at 11:44 PM I understand you Caren, my mum was a nursery school teacher for years , she had to sprint and chase after them a lot also, always used to share each days escapades with my dad and I. Great write. Hugs, jenny. Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2019 at 4:47 AM This child does not sprint. It is like he is FLYING but on the ground and faster.

Ann Foster August 16, 2019 at 6:43 PM I am impressed...I get you completely...and it is running shoes for me as well my friend. We have no hope of catching them... they know... Our secret is out... Loved the write. Excellent and very image provoking. Hugs. Ann Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2019 at 4:48 AM I had my running shoes on. My feet would not go.

Panagiota Romios August 16, 2019 at 5:01 PM I think you are right about the potential you see! Well penned, Caren. Panagiota Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2019 at 4:48 AM He is going to be a rock star track star.

Moses Kisiang'Ani Makhakha August 16, 2019 at 8:25 AM impressive. Partly portraying that there is a lot in what children do unknowingly(the unleashing of potentialities) and partly showcasing the close care of a parent. Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2019 at 4:49 AM The unleashing of potentialities is what I live to see!