Crochet Lessons
At age five,
Jonah Larson
taught himself
the art of crochet.
From age
eleven on,
he taught
others about
crochet magic:
that a slip knot,
& simple chain,
hooked up
brings calm
& can make
the whole world
into a kinder
& brighter place.
Jonah Larson
taught himself
the art of crochet.
From age
eleven on,
he taught
others about
crochet magic:
that a slip knot,
& simple chain,
hooked up
brings calm
& can make
the whole world
into a kinder
& brighter place.
This poem is copyright (©) Annette Birdsall 2026
About the Writer
Annette Birdsall
Annette is a poet, picture book author, 12 x12 member, SCBWI member, retired library director, and former youth services librarian. Her poem, Barn Owl, appeared in “Little Thoughts Press”, Issue 11, Stirring Words, September 17, 2025. Her poem, Ferris Wheel, received honorable mention in the 2025 Fifty Precious Words Contest.
