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It's The Little Things
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It's The Little Things |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
It's the Little Things What joy a child brings to the lives of its mother and father. A bundle of innocence wrapped up in a blanket held in the proud parents' arms, Protected by Daddy from all that is cruel and unjust. And yet it can not be shielded forever From the ways of the world… Mummy and Daddy look on as I race down the hill, Sledge on tires and build snowmen from the crunchy cold snow. Snow angels stare up at us as we try to catch the snowflakes on our tongues. The old lady two doors down says that Each snowflake has six points. We try to count, but every time we catch one It melts into the stitches of our thick woolen gloves. Beautiful things don't last forever. The magic of waiting up, Waiting for the sound of sleigh bells. The excitement of getting ready to Catch the tooth fairy Before she deposits her treasure in return for another brick for The Tooth Fairy Kingdom. The joy of hunting for Easter eggs, Trying to find the most. The disappointment and sense of betrayal at finding out They were all lies. Simple pleasures faded away with the passing time. They were only childhood fantasies. My birthday. Running around the back garden, The sun lighting up our faces even more so. We ran around the chairs, Pushing and shoving to win a place. I raced past those already sitting Anxious to find a vacant seat. None. Not one. It was my birthday, and I was out of the game. You can't always win. We swapped friendship bracelets, Making a special promise, in our own special language, Of a union to last forever. The very next day Problems and stories shared in confidence, became Public knowledge. Secrets uncovered, promises broken, Friendships shattered. I'll make a new friend tomorrow, Tomorrow another set of tears. Rehearsal was over; we all packed up, weary from the two hour rehearsal, Which had had taken its toll on each and every one of us. Nevertheless, we were all excited about the next one. I jumped into the car, desperate to get home and sleep. But I wouldn't get home until late. My cousin was in hospital, A brain tumour. He died soon after, One week before his Twentieth birthday. The cancer struck fast and hard, Leaving us all with a sad realization; You're never too young to die. As I grew out of seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses I grew from strength to strength. With each loss I gained A fuller understanding of what the real world is like. Wars aren't just a thing of the past, A history topic; they are real, Very real, too real. Politicians aren't working for the good of the people, but For the good of their own pocket. Far from the declarations of equal rights, is real life, where Women don't always have the vote, People are discriminated against for colour, Children are forced into wars. And with this knowledge that I have accumulated, From the days of my innocent childhood fantasies, to now, Where I can understand the hard truth of the world, I can only hope that they have made me a better person. I know that there are many more lessons to be learned on my journey through life. But none of them will affect me as much as the gradual realisation that The world is not perfect. It is impossible for one singular event to have that big an impact; It's all the little things that count. Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
With passion and truth this poem is written...I sometimes still look on with rose tinted glasses but I think it is the hope that the world, no matter how bad, still has many good people in it making their own little part of the world a better place to live...Coming here to Passions has given me back the ability to dream the impossible dream...Here I see daily many who have the kind of hearts our pens write of...this poem is MAGNIFICENT...I totally enjoyed the read...lessons and all... |
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wings of the moon Member
since 2003-03-27
Posts 323Pink bubblegum land |
Zaynab dear, this is beautiful. I felt as though I was reading out my own thoughts. I went through nostalgia at remembering some pleasures of childhood (for some reason the wollen gloves particularly striked me!) sadness when you evoqued your cousins death and so am generally full of a mixed bundle of emotions. My only criticism is that the latter part was more a beautiful piece of prose than of poetry. Nevertheless, a wonderful write. my heart goes out to you  love, Claire xxxxx "more than yesterday, less than tomorrow, i love you" |
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wings of the moon Member
since 2003-03-27
Posts 323Pink bubblegum land |
oh and how coul i forget to mention the rose tinted glasses Thats my favorite line, its funny because at your age i was thinking along the same lines. Its awful isn't it when the burning fire of truth and horror is finally unveiled. Where have the carefree days gone? hugs, Claire xx |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'll be placing this one in my personal library. Thank you, for such a wonderful look at life and all the little things that make it real, not fantasy. But snowmen in Kuwait? LOL, is it in the fantasy category? |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
Startime 55 Thankyou for reading, glad you enjoyed it. I'd say welcomt to Passions, but its not my place, I've only just joined today too! lol Claire Ah carefree days... a thing of the past unfortunately. But every now and then one comes along where you can just sit back and enjoy the sun... unfortunately thats not going to happen for at least another month with me! Funny you should mention ging through the same thing at my age - earlier at lunch I was having a conversation with my parents and they were talking about how shocked they are that I've grown up and can argue with them on political etc matters... lol, can't be a co-inky-dink, must be an age thing! MidniteSun lol, snowmen in Kuwait. I can see how you'd be confused. Alright, explanation - I was born in England and lived there until I was about 7 years old. That should explain it. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and I'm flattered. Again, thankyou all for taking the time to read and respond Zaynab xxxxxxxx Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
nicely written and thought It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you. |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
Merci beaucoup xxxx Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
He Zaynab  It's so nice to see you here. I'll bet you are going to find that the poets here are all supportive and kind in their responses. This is a magnificent piece. Your talent is so apparent in this wonderful write.  |
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CountryGal Junior Member
since 2003-03-09
Posts 24Missouri, USA |
I think this is good. I enjoyed reading it. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'The old lady two doors down says that Each snowflake has six points. We try to count, but every time we catch one It melts into the stitches of our thick woolen gloves. Beautiful things don't last forever.' Snow was much more fun when I was twelve...  It is the little things, well done! |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
Thankyou Rose, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thankyou for letting me know about this site. I've just started today and I already feel like a member of the community, everybody is so welcoming and supportive! Take care and God bless Zaynab xxxxxxxx Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
CountryGal Thankyou for reading and responding, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Zaynab Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
Duncan, don't we all wish we could be younger! hey i'm only 15 and i sometimes wish I was still 8, looking for the easter bunny, trying to catch the tooth fairy, and sucking up to Santa Claus so as to get lots of goodies! life was precious then... thanks for reading Zaynab xxxxxxxx Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Came back to vote, and just saw your reply to Duncan. Only 15? Oh boy, do I see a long writing career ahead for you! I am delighted you chose this board to 'grow up in' as you have much talent. |
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Zaynab Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 59Kuwait |
Wow, thankyou for voting and for the lovely comments. Yes I'm enjyiong myself a great deal already! Thankyou all very much Kill me tonight and I will love again |
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