Rebecca Reeder

April 24 

by Rebecca Reeder 

Wake up! Wake up. It is day 24,

A day in April but so much more.

Why? (you wonder); “Why?” you query.

Why isn’t this date just ordinary?

The secret lies in English spelling;

That is where the magic’s dwelling!

Today is special, it’s given 2 you

4all of the wonderful things you can do.

You can read books and let your dreams fly.

And give friends a hug if they need 2 cry.

Then look left and right 4 all of the chances

Today can provide 4 your heart 2 do dances.

There’s pretty blue sky and warm shining sun

Welcoming you as the day has begun.

If skies are filled with a marshmallow cloud,

This is a chance 2 make your brain proud!

Think up a story 4 that cloud shape

(You might see a dog or a pig or a face!)

Yes, this day is special… but should you think not,

I’m gonna tell you right now what you’ve got:

A chance 2 choose gratitude 4 being here,

With chances 2 smile at everyone near.

Chances 4 kindness that help create friends;

A chance 2 say “sorry” and help make amends.

Chances 4 saying I’m wrong and you’re right,

If new information has now shed some light.

And other great things 2 do are in place,

Just waiting 4 someone like you to show grace

By agreeing 2 sit with the new kid at lunch

Or sharing your cookies if you have a bunch

Or asking your neighbors if all is okay

When you haven’t seen them for many a day.

4 all of these things might seem really small,

But added together they’re bigger than all

Of the negative things that make a complaint

And try 2 hide joy like emotional  paint.

No, today is 4 you and it’s good things galore.

Grab it and celebrate 4/24!