Early this morning
Mommy and Daddy get a call
from the school.
The roads are too icy for school.
Brother stays on the Xbox,
and sister stays on her phone.
Mommy tells sister
turn off TikTok.
Everyone's too busy
to notice me.
So I go to my church,
my haven,
my paradise,
my boarding pass.
Our bookshelf in the hall.
I pick one
and go to my room.
I go back to bed,
my blanket like a seat belt.
And then I travel the world
through the pages.
Soon, I'm flying across the country,
no! The world!
I meet new people
and learn about new places.
I'm seeing the world
when I grow up.
About the Creator
Alfie Jane
A wandering soul who writes about anything and everything. Former expat, future cook and writer. Will take any challenge that comes her way.
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Comments (3)
You have some wonder in your imagery! - creative and thoughtful
This wrapped me up in such a comforting feeling - the magic of being at home but far away in the enchantment of a book. :) Well done!
"...I go back to bed, my blanket like a seat belt. And then I travel the world..." I am in love with this image! Take my love, insights and subscription and go!