Words

Dangle them from monkey bars,
Bounce them up and down on trampolines,

Spin them dizzy on merry-go-rounds,
Push them higher and higher on swings.

Why do we use words primarily for
serious matters or telling jokes?

Whistle to the birds as they build their nests.
Rivet at the frogs who invite you to mate.
Bark at the dogs.
Chirp at the squirrels.

Animals have words too.

Wade into sounds,
pack them into balls,
bury them in sand.
Dip them into pools,
twirl them in the sun,
laugh as they tickle your tongue.
Now bend your arm,
stretch it high, and
toss those words into a poem.