Lego-Man Genius

Your mum emailed me this morning and mentioned,
that you had decided, when you grow up,
to be a ‘Lego-Man Genius’.

Apparently this involves travelling the world
helping people with ‘Lego problems’.

So today I’ll think of you in that future -
usually the news is of Ritalin, autism, and
teachers seeking permission to restrain you.

You’re too far away to touch,
I’m too far away to make a difference.
All I can do is send Lego.