Green Light, Red Light
Haiku of a Favorite Childhood Game
Green light
- ordered go
- ordered go
Creeping quickly to the front
Red light
- you are caught!
Published by K. Jai Estes
Freelance writer and poet. View profile
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3 Comments
Post a CommentI don't know this kind of game during my childhood [Sob]. But your poem sounds like it is a really fun game! It cheers me up in the end. A great urban haiku. Thanks!! :-D
Very cool! I, too, remember this (still play it sometimes with my neices and nephews!)
I remember this game too! How fun!!! I love this so much YES!!!!! Yes, this is another great memory that you hav reminded me of! That is so special and what a special poem this is! You are so diverse and talented, that's why I love your work so much!!!!!