Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read Contests Groups Learn Forums Store Help
 

Childhood's End

Missing image
Musical chairs in reverse;
Overabundance a curse.
A myriad of choices
Coaxed by whispering voices.
Childhood's suddenly burst.

Author notes

Picture credit: Auditorium for Souls by rosiehardy @ flickr

In a list

A contest entry

    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments

1 - 23 of 23
  • especially love the opening line... really captures the reader's curiosity!

  • carole21
    January 12
    Edit | Reply
    very well done . . congrats on the bronze !!


  • EndlessNameless
    January 7
    Edit | Reply
    loved the flow of this write. the last line put a stamp on this. very nice.

    • Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed the poem. It is one that I wrote on the spot upon seeing the prompt.

      Mike


  • chilali
    January 7

    Edit | Reply
    Beautiful. I enjoyed the rhyme Congratulations on the Bronze

    Love,
    Ylova

    • Thank you very much for reading and commenting on my poem. I am glad that you liked the rhyme. It is much appreciated.


  • Walk-Free
    January 7

    Edit | Reply
    brilliant rhyme!

    this was so cleverly done; i really admire your talent of rhyming, and yet, still being able to keep it all together!

    thanks and all the best

    • Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. I enjoyed the contest. The first line popped into my head as soon as I saw your picture prompt. Thank you for the bronze cup. It is very much appreciated.

      Mike


  • Re-invention silver member
    January 4

    Edit | Reply
    mm nicely done tho i barely understood lol sorry brain malfunction hahha... nicely penned... good luck!


  • IrishGypsyRose silver member
    January 4

    Edit | Reply
    Musical chairs in reverse? Nice, my kids would be so damn confused they would probably sit down and cry lol. I really enjoyed this piece. It is simply amazing. Gypsy

    • I am glad you enjoyed this. It was my favorite line too. Thank you for reading and commenting.

      Mike


  • Draig aine gold member
    January 4
    Edit | Reply

    wonderful

    very well done


  • Deceits Tears silver member
    January 4

    Edit | Reply
    musical chairs in reverse .... I am sooo gonna try that one on the kids

    • Haha. I am glad you enjoyed it. You are a sadist. Those poor kids will be messed up for life. Thanks for reading and commenting.

      Mike

  • Love it.

    I love the imagery of 'musical chairs in reverse' --
    This poem speaks a lot of truth.

    Well done

    • I am glad you enjoyed the poem. The line that you liked popped into my head as soon as I saw the image. Thank you very much for reading and commenting. It is much appreciated.

      Mike

  • I am surprised no one has commented on this yet. This is very true and it happens alot,Great write,Regards Hazel

    • Thank you for reading and commenting. It had not been posted long when you saw it. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.

      Mike

1 - 23 of 23