Are We There Yet? (Poem)
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This short poem follows a child's journey home with their family, asking repeatedly when they will arrive. It describes the sights and sounds along the way such as butterflies, birds, and frogs. The poem ends with the child expressing relief when they finally reach home.
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Are We There Yet? Max and his family walked home. They had mud on their boots. \"Are we there yet?\" said Max. \"Not yet,\" said Dad. So the family kept walking. They had mud on their boots. They had leaves in their fur. \"Are we there yet?\" said Max. \"Not yet,\" said Pop. So the family...
Are We There Yet? Max and his family walked home. They had mud on their boots. \"Are we there yet?\" said Max. \"Not yet,\" said Dad. So the family kept walking. They had mud on their boots. They had leaves in their fur. \"Are we there yet?\" said Max. \"Not yet,\" said Pop. So the family kept walking. They had mud on their boots. They had leaves in their fur. And butterflies flew by. \"Are we there yet?\" said Max. \"Not yet,\" said Gram. So the family kept walking. They had mud on their boots. They had leaves in their fur. And butterflies flew by. And birds sang. \"Are we there yet?\" said Max. \"Not yet, Max,\" Jane said. So the family kept walking. They had mud on their boots. They had leaves in their fur. And butterflies flew by. And birds sang. And bees buzzed by. \"Are we there yet?\" said Max. \"Not yet, Max,\" Mom said. So the family kept walking. They had mud on their boots. They had leaves in their fur. And butterflies flew by. And birds sang. And bees buzzed by. And frogs hopped by. \"When will we get there?\" said Max. \"Very soon,\" said Pop. Max stopped. He sat down. \"I can\'t take one more step!\" said Max. \"That\'s okay,\" Dad said. \"We\'re home!\"