Grass stains and soccer cleats

Kickball, hotbox, night games fill summer weeks

Sidewalk chalk, gardener snakes

In at 9 and don’t be late

It’s almost dark as we run back

The yard still coved with ball and bat

Strip down, mom orders, you’re coved in dirt

Wash your hands and give me that shirt

Up to the bath, take out the toys

One of a dolphin that makes a flipping noise

Dessert is ice cream, three big scoops

Hershey’s sauce, butterscotch chips, swirled into a chocolate mousse

Up to bed, climb the ladder

Say your prayers and stop the chatter

Sprinkler sounds, dogs bark

A smurf night light to chase away the dark