CHILDREN ALWAYS

My sister’s bike and my bike that is better, shiver in the rain
I can’t see it happening but
I know it’s true. When the spokes spin
like magic
I know it is the breath of God.

I believe that Legos can come to life
and shoot lasers like in the movies –
there is no adventure or glory beyond my reach
no miracle too remarkable
no scientific principle too firm –
the prattle of the elders is not all that noteworthy –
just want to get through my math homework and go back to creating galaxies.

(part of the 2020 Repost Project)