John S Green
Stability
Just as I’m entering flow, and everything slows down, I hear canned laughter.
mountain trail
Just as I close my eyes on the coastal cliff, waves rolling, brown pelicans passing, I hear a bus pull in.
windblown trees
Just as I watch the child begin to focus on a tower of blocks, I hear mother’s voice.
blossoming
About the Author
John S Green, author of Whimsy Park: Children’s Poems for the Whole Family, is widely published in all styles of poetry—especially Japanese-form poetry. John lived in Europe before moving to the United States at age thirteen. His daughter cooks with spice, and his wife still laughs at his jokes.
This is so true and beautifully crafted. Thank you.