Most days I write a poem to slip inside my son’s lunchbox. Last night we talked about how today was National Poetry Day and so he asked for an extra long one. It’s still bite-sized but I thought I’d share it here. Add your own National Poetry Day poems in the comments below.

Freedom

I can’t set you free from rules
or unlock every future,
there are things you can’t do
and some things you shouldn’t,
but I can clear the way for you –
at least a little – and not hold you back
when you choose to run.

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