A poet in the family

Reid was selected out of over 600 entries as a finalist in the Tucson River of Words poetry and art contest. We are thrilled for him! He was recognized at the Vail School District Board of Directors meeting last Tuesday but we were unable to attend due to Stake Auxillary Training. They had him read his poem into an I-pod and they played it at the meeting for him. The local paper interviewed him and sent a photographer out to take pictures while he was at school and they published the article this week - pretty fun! His school, Mesquite, also had him read his poem on 'broadcast' - it is like live t.v. that transmits to each classroom in the school. They sent him a book with his poem published inside and this Go Guide! Let's explore the desert for families together book as a prize. Congratulations Reid! Here is the poem he wrote:

The Bird and His Brother

I'm flying with my brother while in the night sky.
Snow is falling every second of life.
I see a coyote, a bobcat and
a rabbit looking at me.
I see mesquite trees with thorns
as sharp as needles.
There are coyotes singing
to the stars with beetles all around.
I'm landing on the arm of a saguaro cactus.
It reminds me of my older brother.
There is water coming down every second of life,
as free as it can be.
I'm flying with my brother while in the night sky.

Reid Gubler, age 10
Teacher: Mrs. Knox