21st June 2024

 

first raspberries

the dog wakes me extra early

constipation

© Rachel Green June 2024

Seven years old

I was always called by my middle name

so when asked to write out my full name

I'd never seen mine written down

so gave it my best shot.

Ridiculed by my teacher

for adding an errant letter,

I ran home crying.

So, thanks for that, Mr Davies,

I hope you had a happy life.

© Rachel Green June 2024