Ode to an Old Brown Sheet

On Fridays, many poetry fans across the KidLitosphere take part in Poetry Friday.  Here, today, I offer my first contribution to the weekly meme in honor of my favorite prop, an old brown sheet.

“Ode to an Old Brown Sheet”

You’ve been a “cocoon” from which “butterflies” spring.

“Caterpillars” crawl in, then emerge on the wing.

At the Teddy Bear Picnic you’ve been a dark cave.

There’s snoring inside; enter only if brave!

You’ve helped create theatre – a shadow play,

hiding the actors, keeping bright light at bay.

When you’re a tunnel, toddlers know what to do.

I teach over and under, but you teach them through.

And when I go visiting,  pan and bags in my hand

you are my clothing; and don’t I look grand?

Perhaps you have a prop of your own that is deserving of an ode?

Have a wonderful weekend!