Little Boys

LITTLE BOYS

I've known little boys. Little boys are transformative.

They transform oil-slicked water into rainbows.

They transform roadside ditches into rivers with minnows, tadpoles, frogs, and occasional wonderful snakes!

They transform clouds into elephants, horses, dragons, and butterflies.

They transform the neighbor's yard into a battlefield where you can be chased down and tickled or attacked by a bear.

They transform weeping willow branches into a jungle.

They transform kitchens into balloon bouncing marathon arenas.

They transform walks into adventures.

They transform sofas into wrestling rinks or mountain cliffs,

And driveways into race tracks.

They transform quiet, dark houses into bright rousing circuses.

I've known little boys.

Little boys have transformed my world.

Mark Graham 4/20/20