Tagged: play

we are counting down

we are counting down
to spring, t-minus ten hours
till we flip over

the wheelbarrow, roll up our
sleeves, play in the dirt again
.
20230319:1409
y

we never lose on

we never lose on
purpose, hand someone else the
ultimate win – it

is only satisfying as
long as we agree on this
.
20230224:2131
y

always leave a bit

always leave a bit
of time for play, that magical
vital rewiring
.
20230220:1135
y

we play hand-me-down

we play hand-me-down
traditions – permission to
stay up, make a mess
.
20221211:2056
y

in no stress chess, the

in no stress chess, the
secret lies in taking turns
letting go of it
.
20221206:1522
y

at its very best,

at its very best,
play squishes time, like fingers
squeezing cool, wet mud
.
20221028:2132
y

mom is playing the

mom is playing the
piano on a summer
afternoon, daddy

and i secretly listen
in so she doesn’t get nervous
.
20220901:1701
y

we piece together

we piece together
the made-up old rules with the
made-up new, learn how

to play again as children
who have lost and found their way
.
20220729:1924
y

it’s two a.m., and

it’s two a.m., and
i cannot find sleep in a
last round of hide-and-

go-seek. playing in the dark
encourages avoidance
.
20220630:0225
y

getting together

getting together
to construct a gingerbread
house without formal

training or licenses – more
candy in mouth than on house
.
20211207:2103
y