Top of the World
Twisting, twining
Reaching
Ever
Ever
Higher, hand
Over hand over hand over branches and limbs
Upward
Seeking
Excitement
Reaching
Ever
Ever
Higher, hand
Over hand over hand over branches and limbs
Upward
Seeking
Excitement
This poem is copyright (©) Kelly Bennett 2026

About the Writer
Kelly Bennett
Kelly writes for children, mostly picture books, celebrating all that goes into being a kid—families, friends, pets, fun and games—these include Not Norman, A Goldfish Story, Norman One Amazing Goldfish, Vampire Baby and most recently The House That Ruth Built. She’s a VCFA alumnx, weed picking, veggie chopping, two-wheeler based in Westhampton Beach, NY and Mimiville (which is anywhere her grands may be). For more about Kelly and her books, visit her website: www.kellybennett.com