Sunshine on My Straw Hat
by James Schwartz
Sunday morning — time for church. I don’t want to go. Dad makes me. When we arrive I jump off the buggy and walk the five miles home, a paperback in my pocket.
Sunday morning — time for church. I don’t want to go. Dad makes me. When we arrive I jump off the buggy and walk the ten miles home, sunshine on my straw hat.
Sunday morning — time for church. Dad harnesses the horse and leaves me at home.
PHOTO: “Amish Boy with Pet Guinea Pig” by William Albert Allard, National Geographic Iconic Collection.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: James Schwartz is a poet and slam performer from Michigan. He is the author of The Literary Party: Growing Up Gay and Amish in America, Arrival and Departure, and Secular, Satirical & Sacred Meditations. Literaryparty.blogspot.com.
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Great poem, James! It was an awesome read! Thank you!
Touching, hopeful, and brave. Loved it.
Opens up a world. Your few words tell all. Kudos!