Freedom Poem for National Poetry Day by John H Rice

The Art of Kite Flying

“It’s the string that makes it fly,” he said

As the kite tugged wildly at its thread.

“Without the string, it falls and dies –

Collapses from these bright blue skies,

Yet still it battles to break free

But it is just a kite, you see.”

And then he stopped and turned his head,

“So, what’s your string?” the old man said.

© John H Rice

John H Rice is a former primary school headteacher who writes educational materials for children – and poems!