Kyle’s Travels Poem– A Poem About Imagination, Play, and the Power of Books
- Deborah Ann Martin
- Aug 16
- 3 min read
When Imagination Takes the Wheel
In today’s My Poetry Corner, I’m sharing a poem that brings a big smile to my face, because it reminds me of my son Kyle and the magic of imaginative play.
Kyle’s Travels is about a child dreaming of all the ways to explore the world — cars, planes, rockets, elephants, buggies — but what I love most is where the poem ends: In the library. With a book.
As a mom, I loved listening to my kids make up stories while they played. The way they turned cardboard boxes into race cars or couches into mountains. That kind of imagination is powerful. And honestly, I think we all need a little more of it.
This poem is a reminder that you don’t need money, gas, or a passport to travel. All you need is a book… and a little imagination.
Kyle’s Travels
Kyle wanted to travel far.
He started driving a car.
He ran out of gas.
Kyle wanted to travel fast.
He rode on a plane.
He couldn't see the terrain.
Kyle wanted to travel to the stars.
His mother said a rocket would take him too far.
So he wasn't able to go.
Kyle wanted to travel to a show.
He thought he'd like to ride an elephant.
But he didn't know how to make an elephant prance.
Kyle wanted to travel to a faraway land.
He thought he'd ride a buggy on the sand.
He discovered there were too many hot days.
Kyle wanted to travel in so many ways.
He decided the library gave him a way to explore.
He opened a book and traveled forevermore.
From Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers
Part of the Life Moments Series
© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved.
Reflection on Kyle’s Travels Poem
Kyle's Travels poem reminds me how incredible children’s minds really are. Kyle didn’t just “play” — he imagined. He created. He dreamed up adventures out of thin air.
And as a mom, I saw how much joy that kind of play brought him. No screen, no app, no video game could replace that.
I believe imagination is one of the most powerful tools a child (or adult) can have. It helps us solve problems, think outside the box, and dream up better futures.
And in this poem, the ending is what matters most — Kyle finds the perfect way to travel: He opens a book. And with it, he can go anywhere.
If we could all hold onto that kind of wonder, this world would be a brighter place.
The Style Behind the Words
Poetry Style Name: Narrative Rhyming Poem
Structure and Form: 18 lines, single stanza with progression from real-world travel to imaginative discovery
Meter: Light and playful with a steady rhythm
Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme: AABB throughout
Sound and Rhythm: Moves quickly — like Kyle’s mind!
Poetic Devices:
Imaginative imagery: Travel by plane, rocket, elephant
Surprise ending: Book as the real adventure
Tone: Joyful, whimsical, and thoughtful
Theme: Imagination, reading, problem-solving, curiosity
Theme: Life struggle, perspective, survival instinct, emotional resilience
Explore More Kid Moments
If Kyle’s Travels brought back memories of your own daydreaming or childhood adventures, you’ll love Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers.
It’s packed with poems that celebrate imagination, play, family, and learning.
About the Life Moments Series
My Life Moments Series celebrates the real moments that shape our lives — love, heartache, laughter, and growth.
Discover Loving Moments, Love and Heartache Moments, and Kid Moments — collections filled with poems written from the heart, for every stage of life.
References
Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers. Deborah Ann Martin, 2025.
Deborah Ann Martin Amazon Author Central Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/deborahamartin
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