SUMMER LOST AND FOUND Stories are breadcrumbs Just follow the trail of books and you will find me lost among the galaxies of scorched stars and ships to Mars
STARS Stars on my ceiling wink at me when the full moon comes for a visit I might return the favor someday at least in my dreams For now I strap on chapter four of Mars Rescue study the console then ease back on the throttle for a smooth flight through star fields
SCI-FI NOVEL On page 59 I meet two red Martian Trills and feel a sweet chill ripple through me till Dad says Football would do you better Where did he come from The sudden slap of words sends my Trills scattering I snarl and pound my pillow It’s too late to slam the door
MOM SPEAKS Later Mom asks him Why don’t you let Garvey be I hear Dad snort Twice Why can’t he put those books down play football or basketball Garvey likes to read When was that not a good thing Thanks Mom I whisper You’re right says Dad But reading doesn’t build muscles does it When I was his age
