Yes it can be a challenge to make yourself go outside but once you do the rewards are so plentiful you want to stay there. Your poem captures this 'tug of war' beautifully, Valori.

Thank you for tagging me. I submitted my piece last week, The Rockpools of Marengo Reef.

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Carolyn Hastings
Carolyn Hastings

Written by Carolyn Hastings

Well-practiced speech pathologist now practicing to be a children’s book writer — emphasis on practicing.

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