Hopscotch in Heat

2022, Junior, Poetry & Spoken Word

One foot down, then hop! It’s hot.
Clean water for the ones that’s got.
Another jump, now to the right.
Everyone watch! As the Earth ignites.

In motion, now with both feet down.
Mother Nature has fled the town.
In the cities the waves came through,
Try to flee and then jump two.

The air rises in degrees.
Watch yourself as you hold for three
The concrete burns but don’t resign,
‘Cuz you’re out if you cross the line.

In the air for one more time.
River water is now a crime.
To the right, hop! Then the left.
Watch your step for that cigarette!

Now with both feet flat, the game is done.
Crap, the waves are here!
Now begin to run.
Now begin to run.