Today’s poem is written in response to Kwame Alexander’s invitation to submit a poem about parks and recreation
https://www.nrpa.org/events/july/park-and-recreation-month-our-community-poem/
Georgia State Parks Acrostic
geocaching, kayaking, hiking, camping –
everything around you is
outdoor-beauty-breathtaking,
resplendent fresh-soul peace
grounded in the magnificence of the
inner sanctum you know is
always there – but too rarely plugged in
step in to the park and light up
the soul! take it all in! breathe!
a mama duck prodding her ducklings…
trees rocking hammockers….
everything around you is
prime life – swimming, fishing, biking –
a full connection with a live screen –
real life (none of this virtual stuff) – you’ll
know you’re part of something bigger
when you
step into the park
Common Threads 