Hopscotch

knobby-knee’d, toes that stop 
bend and pick up 
penny, marble, rock 
outside chalk 
on concrete, begging, for me to turn around 
for one more try
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Bauer Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 10:24 AM
nice one! such a simple game - does anyone still play it? you made me remember and i thank you for that!
Dennis Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 12:34 AM
Love it! it brings back memories!
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