Hydration

Dusk dips, game over. 
Hide and seek. Kick ball.
That Slip n’ Slide hurt,
wipeouts were worth it. 
Beat the streetlights home.

All day outside, 
who needed food?
Nutrient rich,
the old hose worked.

Hydration,
pass it left 
share a sip.

Look back,
we were

gold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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