i remember the bug house
& the outdoor theatre

on summer holiday
with that big white screen

before whispered anticipation
saw the projector light
reflect from dust particles

then suddenly the dinosaurs appeared
& minds were cast
to the classroom

wondering who knew
how to put this together

no matter how clumsily

‘Old Water Rat’ Fifth Issue of Burrow September 2022 edited by Rhiannon Hall 
the projectionist – Old Water Rat Publishing