My Home

I am messy hands,

a bucket full of dirt, 

worms awaken

to greet the fresh soil

dampened by yesterday’s rain.

Tiny hands pick me up.

I wiggle and squirm.

Laughter erupts,

for a moment I am something magical,

something special, 

Wonder and awe shine bright.

Then gently,

I am placed back down

into the cool,

wet earth where I belong, 

I am nature.

By Melissa Richter

Teacher at Magic of Play Preschool