At home here in Milwaukie, Oregon,
I watch my son play the snare drum; he’s in
Dayton, Ohio for the Winter Guard
International World Championship
and I’m watching on a tiny iPhone
in the green back yard with the two tired dogs.
His mother, my wife, has coached this young group
of musicians to regional champions
and now she’s taken my son and these kids
to the world stage, a more challenging pond
in which to swim. I’m watching the prelim
performance, their very first bold foray.
Despite the poor sound, the miniature view,
I’m overwhelmed with pride and gratitude.
michael jarmer 
Bravo! 🙌🏻