I leisurely
I leisurely wake and rub my eyes,
The sun peeks in and warms the bed,
I yawn and stretch beneath the sheet,
Then slowly lift my sleepy head.
I leisurely slide down from my bed,
My feet are cold upon the floor,
I find my socks and brush my hair,
Then tiptoe gently to the door.
I leisurely eat my toast and jam,
And take a sip of something sweet,
I hum a song I like to sing,
Then swing my legs beneath the seat.
I leisurely play with blocks and bricks,
I build a tower, tall and wide,
It wobbles once, then down it comes—
I laugh and stack them all with pride.
I leisurely grab my little bag,
And wear my cap that fits just right,
I head outside to find some fun,
Beneath the sky so blue and bright.
I leisurely run around the yard,
I jump on rocks, I climb a tree,
I find a stick that looks like a sword,
And shout, “Come on, adventure me!”
I leisurely chase a bouncing ball,
It rolls and rolls past fence and gate,
I follow fast, my heart beats quick—
What fun it is to run so late!
I leisurely sit and take a rest,
The wind is soft, the sky turns gold,
I watch the clouds drift slow and far,
And think of stories I’ve been told.
I leisurely draw with stones and chalk,
A rainbow bright, a shining star,
A boat, a boy, a treasure map,
And mountains that are very far.
I leisurely smile as shadows grow,
The sky is pink, the breeze is cool,
I wave goodbye to birds and trees,
And hum a tune I learned at school.
I leisurely climb into my bed,
My blanket warm, the pillow near,
I close my eyes and whisper dreams,
Then sleep beneath the stars so clear.
By
David T Nicholas
