Alvin had alphabetical advantages, and
Blatantly the best bars in the borough, but
Creatively, he lacked confidence and could be crushed.
Definitely, he decided, he didn’t dare to share,
Even in emergency situations. Continue reading “Alvin”
Alvin had alphabetical advantages, and
Blatantly the best bars in the borough, but
Creatively, he lacked confidence and could be crushed.
Definitely, he decided, he didn’t dare to share,
Even in emergency situations. Continue reading “Alvin”
I love the adventure playground at my school, Blackhorse Infants. The gnarly wooden fort has two levels, with wooden slats and a slide for getting up and down. It’s the terrain over which we scramble when playing Cowboys and Indians, War and sometimes Kiss Chase.
On the top deck, I feel like King of the Castle as Miss Nelson rings the bell. Craig slides down to the playground, but I need one more moment. I turn my back and look across the yard at everyone getting into line. Behind me, I hear several feet clambering up the slats. Continue reading “Adventure Playground”