In this poem by Michael McFee, the narrator finds joys in a childhood pastime. With original illustration by Kirsten Solecki.

Kristen Solecki is a Durham-based artist and illustrator. See more of her work here.

Michael McFee is a poet and writer who teaches in the creative writing program and UNC-Chapel Hill. He lives in Durham.

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This poem originally appeared in the September 2021 issue of WALTER magazine.