It's not just the strength of the brick
more the team-work between the bricks and the mortar.
It's not just a coastline.
It's the end of the land
and the start of the water
it's rugged
stunning
and it's dangerous - it's the seas edge.
It's not just a leaf - an annoying thing that sticks to your shoe in the damp Autumn mornings
that you walk into the house
and that collects in piles that you have to sweep up.
It's a food
food for trees and plants
it produces oxygen for us to breathe
it absorbs the carbon dioxide we create
it absorbs water from the soil around the tree
and it is beautiful.
It's not just area of grass.
It is a space
lovingly prepared
for two teams to do battle on
for hopes and aspirations
for dreams to be made - or crushed.
It's not just a slug under your foot
It's a key part of the eco-system
a composter
breaking down plant waste and recycling it for good.
It's not only girls that skip
more
that boys feel the urge to skip - but they surpress it
incase their mates see them doing it
and call them 'gay'
It's not going to make a boy 'gay' if he skips - but maybe they think so.
It's not just a word - 'Dad'.
It's a title
earnt
through late night nappy changes
walking them to school
being there
teaching them right from wrong - it's an example
a role.
It's not just dough
cheese and tomato paste
ham and onions
and mushrooms if you like.
It's a Friday night treat
a celebration of a week's work done
it's bringing a family together
It's important.
It's not just day after day after day.
It's a life to do good
to teach your children well
to leave this place in a better shape than when you arrived
to love and be loved
to pass on memories
to make people glad they knew you
and that they had you in their lives.
Isn't it?
