Every evening, when the sun goes down,
And even the birds have stopped their sound,
Everyone is busy, it's a fact,
Preparing for the next day's exact.

For some, it's an examination they'll take,
And they'll study hard, till they ache.
For others, it's an event they'll attend,
And they'll plan and prepare, till the very end.

But for those who need an escape,
To forget the day's troubles, big or small in shape,
There's nothing better than a good book,
To transport you away, with just a look.

So every, every evening, when you're feeling low,
And even the world seems to move too slow,
Remember, there's a way to just even the score,
And it's by finding joy, in what you adore.

Because everybody deserves a chance to be free,
From stress and worry, that's the key,
And with each passing day, you'll come to see,
That even the tough times, won't define who you'll be.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the poem:

1. What are some of the things that people do to prepare for the next day?
2. Why do some people need an escape from their daily troubles?
3. How can books be a form of escape?
4. Why do you think it's important for everyone to have a chance to find joy in life?
5. Can you think of a time when you felt like you needed an escape? What did you do to find joy in that moment?