National Adult Literacy Database

February 12, 2001

This poem was written by Garrett Bull Child, from Edmonton, Alberta. Garrett has lived in Edmonton for thirteen years. He moved here with his mother Delphine King. He also worked a few different jobs. Garrett decided he wasn't finished learning so now he attends the Learning Centre in Edmonton. He is improving his reading and writing. He also likes doing math.

Hope

by Garrett Bull Child

When fall comes, the geese
and ducks go South. A beautiful white snow
comes down and freezes the lake.
You see some kids skiing in, playing around,
playing hockey. Spring comes.
All the ice is melting and all the geese
and ducks come back.