Prompt:

Write a poem about a childhood memory. Think about how old you were - why the story matters - why it stays with you. What happened? Who were you with? What do you remember most. Give all the details to help us see this moment in time.

Poem 7/30 excerpt

This – the let go.

This – the lean back.

This – the heavy sigh.

This – the way the body says

sit the hell down.