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.
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.