Mid-morning a feeling that I was in the doldrums
Began to creep in. It was like I was living out on the plains
Of an anti-climactic life. I thought that Flat Stanley
Could be a real friend. I was in a math class
Where all the students were diligently working.
No one needed my assistance at that time.
Then I began to hear what sounded like a racket.
I was drawn to the windows in the classroom.
No one else seemed to notice the commotion.
I looked out and saw two bright red cardinals
Chasing round and round the one and only courtyard tree.
Whether they were playing or arguing was unclear to me.
This spike activity going on before my eyes woke
My heart and mind up to the wonders of our world.
movingforwardslowly 