Intructions for Building a Time Machine By T.S Leonard (Grades 7-9)

T. S. Leonard is a contemporary poet and educator whose work often blends imagination, humor, and emotional insight. His poetry is known for speaking to young readers while exploring complex ideas in accessible ways. In Instructions for Building a Time Machine, Leonard uses playful, step-by-step language to reflect on memory, regret, and the desire to return to meaningful moments from the past. Beneath its imaginative premise, the poem reveals a deep emotional core, reminding readers that time travel is less about machines and more about the power of memory and human connection.