Eve Roper Poet Free verse

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Line Gauthier ,“Tailspin”

brought back a memory when I was little girl playing Simon Says

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Simon Says

Sigh of summer. 
Palette of colors. 

Children's joyful laughter 
To a game of Simon Says.

     Alison, Simon Says,
          Take two steps forward. 

     Ford, Jump, clap, and shout. 

     Ford, you're out, 
          Simon didn't 

     Emerson, Simon Says,
          Spin, kick, and drop.

     Twirl, Pop, flop,
          Down to the ground; 
               Emerson went

               To the sound; 

                  Owwwwwww...

     From Sue that was behind him
          Tears running down her swollen face  
               Holding herself
                    With a look of death 

     She draws in a breath
          And brace herself.    

                  I need help to the loo.

8/24/2020

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M. L. Kiser September 5, 2020 at 9:54 AM Lol, this was hilarious! Enjoyed.

Jan Allison August 25, 2020 at 2:43 PM wonderful memories of a game i loved as a child, well penned Eve:-) hugs jan xx

V. Deepa August 25, 2020 at 7:14 AM Childhood memories and the games which we played with our friends are the best part of life to be reminisced dear Eve mam..:-).. Enjoyed your lovely poem.Take care.Much love:-)

John Watt August 24, 2020 at 11:47 PM Lovely memories of childhood, Eve. I remember Simon Says was a good game to teach us to listen carefully! Nice write.