out of the entire box of 64
Christian lost forest green
probably in between the seats of the Explorer
when I showed him the magic of yellow and blue
he lit up like the Christmas tree he was trying to draw on a homemade card
“What else do you know, Daddy?”
“Only one thing of significance, Son -
that I love you more than all the colors in the Universe.”
he threw his arms around my neck
knocking the bifocals off my face
“Oh, I already know that, Dad. You have rainbows in your eyes."
Author notes
For my son, who colors my world.
A contest entry
- snowflakes and icicles and numb little hands by Annalise.
2000 points, ended December 26, 2007, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is such a beautiful poem
Excellent, such a beautiful insight into the loving things that children say and think, such wise thoughts from such sincere, loving hearts, what a beautiful momment captured in your mind and heart an inspiration for this lovely write that brought us all a sense of happiness as we read it. thankyou for sharing such happiness with us.
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Thank you kindly, Lady Mak. I am a bit of a softy when it comes to my son. The sweetest memories are made of spontaneous flashes in an ordinary day.
Bless you.
Leon
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This is so sweet! Very beautiful!
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Thank you, Ashlyn. It is a simple piece, but then some types of love ARE quite simple.
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I adore the simple moments with children caught in poetry. I'd have to say it is my favorite in the "verse world".
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Thank you, Annalise. This was a wonderful contest topic.
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Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the glimpse of the sweetest kind of love.
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That was absolutely the cutest thing I have ever read in my entire life. Haha, that has a feel good ending to whole new levels. Great great happy poem. Told really well. Amazing job. No criticisms here.
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This is adorable!!!!
It's so real, just like a little glimpse into the life of a great father.
Complete with imagery to boot- it unfolds before your eyes.
Great write!
shinE*
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Thnak you, Shine.
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Precious
What a wonderful moment to capture forever in this lovely poem. I love it.
- joanne
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Thank you, Joanne. It's the simple, fleeting moments in our lives that translate the meaning of life for us.
Leon
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