Mom told Dad
Not to push too high
But she's not here
I better enjoy this
Before nausea sets in
With the years
That I don't know are coming
In childhood, I was fearless
Living on strands of time,
I would soar --
Butterflies below me
Instead of inside.
These are the times
I wish would have last...
Author notes
(2009-6-10)
63 of 80 allowed words.
I wanted to add this before the last two lines but it would have made this piece too long for the contest:
"Uh, oh!
Looks like rain!
I wait to catch jewels in my mouth
At the highest point my little body can get to
While Dad gets my bike
And I slow to a stop.
We race home
With wilted flowers in bike basket
Thirsty for the prettiest glass of water
Mom can find"
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A contest entry
- Here we go again...quickie... lol by perfectsunset.
650 points, ended June 10, 8 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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You made me gasp
Well done on your silver and for such an interesting write of thoughts
Julie
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Wonderful and congratulations on your
silver my friend! Keep up the great work
and thanks a lot for your comment on mine!
Jeremy0826 -
Aww, this was so sad. So heartfelt. I liked this and was able to feel the emotions, a definete plus. Great job on this and good luck in the contest.
Josh
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Aww this was so deeply
heartfelt and filled with
sentiment. I could truly
feel the ache within,
and memories of the past.
A most wonderful take on the prompt!
Best of luck & thanks for entering
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