excitement unpacking this brown package from the front door
purple and vibrant, chosen for femininity
it offers more power and challenge with continued presence
but it catches other young eyes
an indoor ball, so illegally catchable and throwable
regular hide and seek to utilize it
invented games with yoga blocks and foam rollers
the creativity is palpable
until one day, it pops
they seek remorse as they flash puppy eyes
a new challenge
household tasks and allowances redirected
and now, young excitement as a new package arrives
this time, red
chosen by young hearts with bold ambitions
do not touch invisibly highlighted across its surface
the real challenge begins
Breath sounds and bubbles 