A true blessing
You have come
to save me
From trudging
all my belongings daily
to and fro and now
up and down
the steep stairs
A true blessing
You take the weight
off me, it now feels
as light as a feather
as if
nothing lives there
This makes me
understand why
My African mothers
swear
By carrying their
hefty babies
On their backs
You’re a Godsend,
I tell my colleagues
‘Get one, use it
and you
Will attest to it’s benefits’
My dependable backpack
‘Experience it and see’
I brag to my colleagues
‘You will surely notice
The difference’
‘Drop that basket,’ I
announce,’and pick
up a backpack’
Why did I not
meet you earlier?
They did not tell me you
Could make my life so
Manageable
Now that I know this
We are going to be
Together for Good!
Thank you my hardy
Friend.
GIFTS 
I am a backpack fan as well! My school backpack began as our ‘diaper bag’. The mesh on one outside pocket is ripped, as a precursor to the end of its functionality that will have to come one day. When that does happen I wonder if I need to subtract this year of being at home from the years I attribute to its life of service.
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It’s funny- I was a bag carrier for years, then backpacks for many more, now back to bags, but the other day I got my backpack back out and then we went online…I LOVE my Osprey backpack and could write an ode to it. You have inspired me!
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I know we can write on just about anything. You do it so well. I will soon try something like this.
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A principal once told me that our papers make a lot of trips meaning that we don’t have to carry so much when we look at it so little. I have heard that a backpack is so much better for you physically than those tote bags. I have so many of each along with a cart…
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Love nothing more than an ode and I have one on my mind for today’s slice as well! Great minds! Love the nod to your African mothers; love the direct conversation with your backpack. TY for today’s sweet slice!
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This is great, taking time to appreciate the things that make life easier.
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I need to think more often about playing with formats in my writing, so thank you for reminding me of that. This makes me think back to my school days. The sling over one shoulder phase was in and then became the wear on both shoulder phase which was so much more comfortable!
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So lovely: an ode to the often-overlooked things in our lives. Beautiful.
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Nice! It certainly must be much more comfortable to carry your things in a backpack than in a basket. I hope you can convince some of your colleagues.
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When my children were babies I had a backpack as a diaper bag. I loved it and was constantly recommending that others do the same. I haven’t used one in years though. Maybe it’s time to consider it.
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Thank you for reintroducing me to backpacks. I am a bag lady. It is killing me.
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