water
— A poem cataloging moments of joy and freedom — from fireside reading to summer swimming — before an alarm clock shatters the dream.
— Three friends seeking relief from drought discover a mysterious river where a glowing woman lures one of them away, then wake to find rain has finally come.
— A girl follows a fox through a magical spring into another world, where she's tricked into slavery before the fox helps her escape.
— A swimmer experiences the sensory world of competitive racing, from the starting whistle through the underwater silence to the triumphant touch at the wall.
— A roller skater crashes into a puddle but celebrates the joy of the ride despite the muddy, bruised ending.
— A catalog of simple sensory pleasures builds to an unexpected direct address, transforming observation into intimate connection.
— A brother and sister have a water gun fight on a hot day while their parents are out, ending when the sister gets too cold and the brother makes her...
— A mountain biker becomes one with the trail, feeling every bump and curve while nature cheers them on through forest and stream.
— A bilingual poem where water becomes the island where grandmother lives, with bears, ocean lullabies, and uncle's fishing boat.
— A student on a creek field trip catalogs sky and water discoveries, from mud puppies to scraped knees, reluctant to leave when time runs out.