Red Rover Red Rover: A Lyrical Journey by Bob Hicok

Red Rover Red Rover is a collection of poems that explore the themes of childhood, memory, and loss. The poems are written in a clear and concise style, and they are often full of humor and insight. Hicok's poems are sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

One of the most striking things about Hicok's poems is their honesty. He writes about the difficult experiences of childhood, such as loneliness, bullying, and loss, with a candor that is both refreshing and heartbreaking. In the poem "Red Rover," Hicok recalls a childhood game that turns into a nightmare:

Red Rover Red Rover

by Bob Hicok

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1037 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	97 pages
Paperback	:	46 pages
Item Weight	:	4.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.12 x 9 inches

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Red Rover, Red Rover, Let Johnny come over.

But Johnny didn't want to come over. He was afraid of the big kids.

So they chased him down, And they caught him, And they beat him up.

The poem is a powerful indictment of the cruelty of children, and it is a reminder that even the most innocent of games can have dark consequences.

Hicok's poems are not all dark, however. He also writes about the joys of childhood, such as playing in the summer sun and spending time with friends. In the poem "Summer Night," Hicok recalls a childhood summer night that is filled with magic:

The fireflies are out tonight, And the air is thick with their light.

I can see them dancing in the trees, And I can hear them singing in the breeze.

This is a night for dreams, A night for magic, A night for anything.

Hicok's poems are a celebration of the human experience, in all its joys and sorrows. He writes about the things that we all share, the things that make us human. His poems are a reminder that we are all connected, and that we are all capable of great love and great loss.

Red Rover Red Rover is a beautiful and moving collection of poems that is sure to stay with you long after you finish reading it. Hicok is a master of the craft, and his poems are a gift to us all.

Red Rover Red Rover

by Bob Hicok

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1037 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	97 pages
Paperback	:	46 pages
Item Weight	:	4.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.12 x 9 inches

FREE