Following Directions

Up, down

round and round;

north, south

homeward bound.

Left, right

make a turn;

front, back

tyres burn.

In, out

read the map;

east, west

wear a cap.

Under, over

climb all day;

keep up or we’ll

lose our way.

Follow the leader,

complete the task;

if we get lost

we can always ASK!

Julie Thorndyke

• Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #18

Julie says: Following directions is a key skill for children starting school. This little poem attempts to help kids understand key concepts and reassure that help is always at hand.