What Should I Do?

By Jasmine Lila

When there’s nothing to do,

Nothing at all

but stare at the wall,

What should I do?

Nothing to play—just a boring day.

Let’s see …

Climb a tree? Sail a boat?

Watch TV? Write a note?

Sing a tune and clean my room?

City of blocks? Puppet socks?

Pastels or paint … ?

Nothing to do—that’s my complaint!

Piles of toys,

all worn-out joys.

Crayons and clay—what a boring day!

Sew or cook? Read a book?

Build a plane or car?

Nothing to do—nothing so far.

There’s running and sunning,

Bikes and kites,

Bubbles, puzzles, and balls,

Oh, boy, am I blue—

nothing to do.

I know …

I’ll call my friend, and then

We’ll just get together

And do

Whatever!

Illustrated by Shauna Mooney