[Poem] The Playgrounds Are All Closed Today

The playgrounds are all closed today,

It's such a sad sight to see.

The monkey bars are off limits.

Can this really be?!?

The swings are hanging still,

you can only stand and shrug,

for they might be yucky with germs

and tiny little bugs.
The slides are all wrapped with tape,

it's such a peculiar sight.

The playgrounds are all closed today.

Surely this can't be right.

But it's important to keep your distance,

But that doesn't mean you can't have fun.

Winter is finally over now

and spring has finally sprung.

Can you name all the flowers

in the garden bed?

Or the the birds singing in the trees

and flying overhead?

You can play your favorite games at home,

and draw pictures with your crayons.

Build a fort made out of couch cushions,

or lend a helping hand.

I know you miss your friends at school

and the lunches that they serve.

And having Mom and Dad home all day

can get on your last nerve.

You can pretend that you are in a play

and sing all your favorite songs,

until the playgrounds are all open again,

hopefully it won't be too long.

And if you get a little tired

there is plenty of time to relax.

And try to not get too upset

when Mom and Dad eat all your snacks.

Just remember to be patient,

I know sometimes it can be hard.

But it's best to stay home right now

and play in your own back yard.

The playgrounds are all closed today,

for now you have to wait.

So make your own fun for now.

I know that you'll do great!

Lee L. Lind