We’re dropping our routines and responsibilities to drive to New Orleans for the weekend to support Ann as she runs her first marathon. In my portfolio, I came across this piece from years ago. The little girl is an adult now, but her Papa will ever remember this little character. To this day, he can’t refuse her!
I Meant to Do My Work Today
(Poetry imitation exercise)
May 1992
I meant to do my work today—
Bricks to stack and a shovel to wield.
But a teddy-bear girl dressed to play
Invited me out to the sunny field.
She brandished a bat and a plastic ball.
A blond pony tail danced on her shoulders.
She’s her Papa’s baby-bear doll—
How could I ever refuse her?
That blond pony tail will be “dancing on her shoulders” for a little while this morning and then likely even that pony tail will be dragging later on! Tweny-six miles is “fer piece to run”. Good luck Ann!!