Bounce

elastic child…

I’m five, alive and on the go
I love my fun in large amounts
But there’s a fact you’ll need to know
I have the frequent urge to bounce

I’m never short of energy
I’ll jiggle every pound and ounce
When vertical, it’s plain to see
Insatiable, my need to bounce

Embracing my elastic gene
A springy step is all that counts
The ground becomes a trampoline
and I’m compelled to do the bounce

It’s how I’m wired, I can’t resist
I’m like a tiger paused to pounce
Yes, once I stand, the legs insist
I do that thing and start to bounce

A pint-sized jumper through and through
I can’t keep still by all accounts
I’m human crossed with kangaroo
My DNA’s what makes me bounce

My feet so friendly with the ground
I feel that I must now announce
I’m done with chatting, see you round –
I’m heading off to have a bounce!

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Copyright P J Ross
09012017

Image supplied by P J Ross