She sits oblivious
To Heaven and Hell
Just watching a show
About badgers and what they eat
Arms around a little bear
Who is nothing like the real bears
Out there in the world
They would tear her to shreds
She doesn’t know that yet
She kisses the bear
Pulls a blanket around him
I step into the world
To smoke a cigarette
No poison for her
No carcinogens
No hate
Those things can wait.
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CWC,
ReplyDeleteI have this overwhelming feeling that you just descibed yourself to some degree.
Introspection is the way to freedom.
(if I am totaly wrong i will be most apologetic)
I guess it's both of us, her as she is now; me nineteen years ago.
ReplyDeleteShe's so happy.
Her biggest concern today was that the hedgehog in the garden didn't have a coat to keep him dry in the rain.
If I could have kept that sort of innocence longer, I would have. I envy her, lol.
CWC,
ReplyDeleteI think I know, from afar, what you are referring to. I hope I am being empathetic. It is imortant to humans to feel others emotions.
You can continue to be innocent within your own parameters. It's not a bad thing.
CWC,
ReplyDeleteSo, are you Shannon?
"Her biggest concern today was that the hedgehog in the garden didn't have a coat to keep him dry in the rain."
ReplyDelete"Her" compation is apparent and most welcome.
Wow. Simple but powerful.
ReplyDeleteCC,
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous !!
@ Froggie...
ReplyDeleteShannon is my daughter.
I'm not sure that I have that much innocence left. The biggest irony is that as a teenager you are embarrassed to be innocent, and actively seek to destroy it.
Yeah, she is really compassionate. She hates to see people or animals suffering.
I love my baby! Lol just wait 'til she's thirteen and I'm a constant embarrassment.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteMay YHWH bless you and Shannon.
I can see that you really love her dearly.
You have that miracle right before your eyes every day.
Think about it.
CC
ReplyDeleteVery lovely poem, I quite enjoyed it.