Mystified,
stunned about New
York,
yet drawn to
See
what the hell
Transpired.
I wonder how we’ll
Explain
to our children
Reassure
them about this world
In
which they must make a life
Of meaning,
a life that encompasses
Unwavering
goodness and love.
Squeeze
them tight
Never
let them feel our despair
Enable
their childhood’s rightful
Sweetness,
their trust undiluted, Help them grow
Strong Sincere Undeterred
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| Photo from Public Domain |
Until I read your poem, I didn't even know something had happened in New York. Yes, mystified. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Morgan. It's just overwhelming sometimes. xoA
DeleteNever let them feel our despair (they will feel it soon enough)--Beautiful. There are crazy people everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThey will, Barb. As my mom used to say, they have a long time to be grown up so let them be children as long as we can. Thank you. xoA
DeleteI like "enable their childhood's rightful sweetness". I promise I will.
ReplyDeleteI know you will. Thank you. xoA
DeleteI heard about it late last night, just before going to sleep - an awful event and inexplicable why people do what they do. Thank you Annis, for your message of hope and faith in good
ReplyDeleteThank YOU, for taking the time to read and comment. Stay hopeful. xoA
DeleteI love how you end.
ReplyDeleteI agree that children should stay children for as long as they want/can. I unfortunately have to witness how mine need to grow up much faster than others due to family struggles. I wish I could shield them. I tried. I can't any more. And it hurts.
I love your last three lines. " Strong Sincere Undeterred" What a powerful way to end this poem!
Thank you for sharing your art and thoughts with us throughout the month, the prompts, for your thoughtful comments...
It was appreciated.
XO
How kind of you, Dawn. Thank you so much. I'm happy we've been able to share our writing through OctPoWriMo this year. Cheers and happy writing. xoA
ReplyDeleteSomehow I missed this till now...
ReplyDelete"rightful sweetness" - a lovely phrase.
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