Spirit Olivia George

Spirit

I know you by your thick, loud barks flooding the house with your delight. The soft little scrapes at the door, and your little black tail, wagging furiously with speed. I know you by the little holes in the blanket, how you always chewed. And that soft, pale toy you devoured. The word bunny would make you dash to the window. You are the one who taught me to be creative and not let others get in my way. Your spirit still roams the house. Your body may have left, but your spirit has not.

Olivia George, Grade 5 Saint Paul Academy – Lower School, Saint Paul Teaching Artist: Joyce Sidman