30 Days of Poetry: Day 25: SLUGLIKE
Day 25: Sluglike I don't always feel this way, but on days when I am coming down with something and just want to go home, the feeling is strong. If you are an adult that has children or works with children, you understand. This word was found on p. 183 from The Restaurant at the End of the Universe , from The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide by Douglas Adams, that genius. Swinging with ease legs dangling eyes alive to the challenge “ look at me! Teacher, look at me!” they loop along the bars, twisting in midair demand my absolute attention no wavering glance accepted These star beings glow so brightly for hours they bounce and glide I am never slower than here a sloth among hummingbirds never do I feel so weary than herding these magnificant cats Any adult who loves a child knows this Each day you shave off a piece of your soul drop the sliver into their eager wating mouths Watch them smile and twirl grow into something b...