Word Play
    by Stacy Peterson

Words are here,
Words are there,
In the air,
They’re everywhere.
Words are big.
Words are small,
Or barely there at all.
Words make sounds.
Sounds make words.
Squirt, ker-plunk, splat!
Whatever will you do with that?
Words are quiet.
Words can shout.
Other words just lay about.
Words are used everyday.
Hello. Good-bye. What did you say?
Words go up-
Kazoo, Kangaroo
And goochy-goochy-goo!
Words go down -
Like brown
And frown.
Words can get you into trouble.
So, learn your words on the double.
Words can charm.
But, words can harm.
So, choose your words carefully.