In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Spinning Yarns.”
All my stories started with ‘Once upon a time……’
Then off course I used to tell what was fine
Engaging tiny tots in an imaginary world
Not easy if I didn’t include what they felt
Alex’s fears, Rahul’s wishes, Lucy’s dreams
All weaved in delicate colorful yarn of words
Telling stories of their interest, challenging it wasÂ
A good story was always a story of hearer, true it was
Princess had to be pretty, Â prince was charming, tall
Angels, fairies all made a beautiful world, dreamy yet small
As a teacher I had to play a mom, friend and a story teller
The only condition, the stories made learn, groom hearers
Lots of puppets, props, fun and acting made my kids happier
A good story- teller has to spin yarn of dreams, wishes of hearer
