National Poetry Month: 20/30: “If Not for Franki”

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“If Not for Franki”

 

If looking for a voice that says, “You should come too”

not one that just says “Just do the best that you can do;”

for one instance of another belief in your ability:

Franki

 

If looking for that brand new title your kids will love

not just one more book under the desk to shove

for building a little reading excitability:

Franki

 

If  looking for a model of sharing resources,

not just handouts, programs, or bills for courses

for feeling that you are one within a large community:

Franki.

 

If looking for one to beat weekly in Bejeweled Blitz

not being able to top you, knowing it gives her fits,

for knowing that if she ever did, it would be with humility:

Franki.

 

And here are some quatrains

I might not have had otherwise. . .

 

If not for Franki.

One thought on “National Poetry Month: 20/30: “If Not for Franki”

  1. LOVE LOVE LOVE these! Come over to A Year of Reading and link in so others can read them, too!

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