Run, Run, Run! by Matt Zurbo   Run, run, run, as fast as you can. Run like leaves blown from a fan! Run, zip, zoom, all around the room! Bounce off walls, jump like a loon. Run, push, strain, as if late for a train. Now is not the time to be using your brain. … Continue reading Day 60: Run, Run, Run!

If I could Skim Rocks Better That You by Matt Zurbo   If I could skim rocks better than you, that would be some feat. I’m told you’re pretty good. I’d give my left arm a go, just to keep things sweet. (Two kids, pants rolled up, collecting flat rocks.) If I could skim rocks … Continue reading Day 59: If I Could Skim Rocks Better Than You

Dream to Wake by Matt Zurbo   Harriet used to go to sleep like any other kid, and dream and dream and dream, as if that’s all she did. Falling, climbing, flying, strange creatures about, some furry with big horns, others a real long snout. Each morning Harriet would wake, not remembering a dot. Dreams … Continue reading Day 58: Dream to Wake

What Happens in the Cane Field by Matt Zurbo   “I’m bored!” Billy shouted. (Billy, shouting in front of a cane field) “Hi, Billy,” said Zac. “G’day Zac. Where are you going?” asked Billy. “I’m going into the cane field,” said Zac “I’ll come!” insisted Billy. "Sorry, you’re too young!" Zac informed him. (Zac stepping … Continue reading Day 57: What Happens in the Cane Field