Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Kindergarten Enthusiasm

I will be a princess when I grow up. The five year old announces.
Others are going to be Batman and The Incredible Hulk so this makes sense.
One boy will be a peacock
He announces proudly with confidence

No one laughs or questions these pronouncements
Especially not Sam who will be a fire truck.
I nod my head and smile
Accepting all answers
Glad they are participating

Chuck A. will be a ballerina
He passes the talking stick to Amy, the pretty girl next to him
Amy will also be a ballerina and a cookie taster
There are three more cookie tasters in a row after Amy.

I will be The Kansas City Chiefs Tony says.
Someone laughs.
I remind the children to be respectful and kind.
The laughter stops instantly.

Kindergarten. All possibilities accepted.
Imaginations alive and well. I love sitting among these
Darlings who will be less accepting and less kind next year.
A child drops the talking stick. Everyone scrambles to help him retrieve it.

Kindergarten. A magic slice of time with magical beings.

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M. L. Kiser October 29, 2018 at 10:27 AM The younger they are; the cuter and more magical they are; little philosophers make life worthwhile. Caren Krutsinger October 29, 2018 at 11:40 AM They bring it all to the table, with delight. Keep you young also. If you ever want to feel loved, volunteer to help a bunch of kindergarteners.

Rhona Mcferran October 27, 2018 at 9:41 PM Love that last line- so very true! ;) Caren Krutsinger October 27, 2018 at 11:04 PM They are the best! Everything is possible for kindergarten!

Ilene Bauer October 27, 2018 at 9:17 AM i so agree! my grandson is in kindergarten and is so excited to go to school every day. i'm waiting for the day when he isn't. i hope it never comes, but i'd be shocked if it doesn't... Caren Krutsinger October 27, 2018 at 3:45 PM I hope it never comes, because that is such a sad day. Kindergarten-age is the BEST! After age 3. Age 3 is the best! After age 1. Anyway, they are all pretty much the best.