Sitting in Sim's Rink
Suppose the cricket I hear
laces on skates.
Would it do camel spins
or
figure forty-eights?
laces on skates.
Would it do camel spins
or
figure forty-eights?
This poem is copyright (©) Joan Riordan 2026

About the Writer
Joan Riordan
Joan Riordan is an educator with decades of experience. She enjoys writing for children, taking long walks and baking. You can see more of her poetry in print in Things We Eat, What is a Family?, Clara's Kooky Compendium of Thimblethoughts + Wonderfuzz and online in Tyger Tyger magazine and The Dirigible Balloon.