navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #1 » ......another small thought
Open Poetry #1
Post A Reply Post New Topic ......another small thought Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

0 posted 1999-08-31 11:28 PM


( written by a mother who noticed her small son outside playing with a neighborhood boy )

"Was that boy black?", I asked my son, who was only three.
"Gee, I don't know," the boy replied. "Next time I'll look and see."

© Copyright 1999 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
1 posted 1999-08-31 11:33 PM


2 small lines, but says a whole lot. Speaks abundant words!
Lost Dreamer
Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow
2 posted 1999-08-31 11:48 PM


The innocence of a child, there could be nothing more special.
PhaerieChild
Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon
3 posted 1999-08-31 11:56 PM


Incredible how two lines can be so powerful.

------------------
Words lay dormant in the recesses of the mind til called forth to a labor of love. By WildChild


Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

4 posted 1999-09-01 12:06 PM


Short and sweet and full of truth!!
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
5 posted 1999-09-01 12:53 PM


How profound toddlers can be....
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
6 posted 1999-09-01 10:08 AM


In brevity...truth.
Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
7 posted 1999-09-01 10:15 AM


..out of the mouths of babes..!
Marsha
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England
8 posted 2001-06-20 08:37 PM


'Deer dear you do brevity better as well, that's it I'm hanging up my, I'll give it a whirl phrase. I know I don't like to put in effort, but hells bells kid, some hope wouldn't go amiss. Is there anything that you don't do well?   Mmmmm

Okay I suppose it's a stupid question, another excellent piece.  
Take care
love as always
Mushy
  

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



timothysangel1973
Deputy Moderator 5 Tours
Senior Member
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725
Never close enough
9 posted 2005-04-23 01:33 AM


Standing Ovation on this one m'friend... this is wonderful... just wished we were all as color blind as our children

Tima

Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
10 posted 2005-04-23 05:53 PM


Thank you, Tima...so do I.
Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #1 » ......another small thought

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary