Imagine Again
Imagine again:
You're collecting a first art competition prize again,
for your best depiction of the fiery, firework pyrotechnic displays
you never always saw
but instead easily dreamt up in black or glittery wax crayon.
Imagine again:
You're writing your first poem again,
words structured carefreely on your paper,
with your every equipment: pencil, papers, the tutorials, guides, prompts,
encouraging reminders, and scaffolds you found, like treats,
the poem you received celebration, congratulations for too.
Imagine again:
You're driving to a car boot sale,
a Sunday or Farmer's Market, Wildlife Park, Flower Show,
or a park all teeming with new ideas
where your grandparents will remember to invite you again and again.
Imagine again:
You're remembering and pinpointing
the first excursion you went on four years ago,
the one that made you decide to book a ticket
to a hundred more you'll write to us from too.
You're collecting a first art competition prize again,
for your best depiction of the fiery, firework pyrotechnic displays
you never always saw
but instead easily dreamt up in black or glittery wax crayon.
Imagine again:
You're writing your first poem again,
words structured carefreely on your paper,
with your every equipment: pencil, papers, the tutorials, guides, prompts,
encouraging reminders, and scaffolds you found, like treats,
the poem you received celebration, congratulations for too.
Imagine again:
You're driving to a car boot sale,
a Sunday or Farmer's Market, Wildlife Park, Flower Show,
or a park all teeming with new ideas
where your grandparents will remember to invite you again and again.
Imagine again:
You're remembering and pinpointing
the first excursion you went on four years ago,
the one that made you decide to book a ticket
to a hundred more you'll write to us from too.
This poem is copyright (©) Kay Medway 2025

About the Writer
Kay Medway
Kay works full-time in libraries and enjoys both reading and writing poetry in all of her free time. She has had poetry featured in a positive news local community zine called The Happy Hood. Kay has also written poetry regarding her family history stories for 60 Miles by Road or Rail in her local community.