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A Child's Lament
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A Child's Lament |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA 
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I wrote this poem based on conversations with my daughter who is seven years old. This poem is for her. A Child's Lament Hello God! Can you hear me up there I need to talk because I know you care. I have to whisper ....I’m not supposed to shout Because that’s why Mom put me on “time out”. Well it must be nice up there in heaven But down here, life’s not fair for a girl of seven. It started when Mom lay in the hospital bed And came home with brother and not me instead. Four more long years I lived in her tummy Before she decided to be my Mommy. Okay, it’s true when I was zero years old She hugged me close so I wouldn’t be cold. But then one day when I was waiting to be fed She shoved in my mouth a bottle instead And when I lay in bed, busy at play, Dad decided that I must “sit up” that day. And it wasn’t enough that I could “sit” and “talk” It was time for me to learn to “walk”. Oh so many times I would fall and cry But they kept saying, “Sweet heart, Try..Try”. And when I cried so my diaper could be changed Guess what! Now I must be “potty-trained”. It didn’t get any better when I started school Only a lot more work seems to be the rule. And if homework wasn’t bad enough I now must do chores and other stuff. And when I say so much work isn’t fair It seems as if they just don’t care But here is something I don’t understand Before I go to sleep they hold my hand And as I close my eyes they whisper in my ear, You’re the love of our life… sleep well my dear. [This message has been edited by anwaarhassan (07-13-2003 07:38 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is a delightful look from another perspective... well done! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This one really tugged at my harp strings. Great to see your smiling face, Anwaar!  EA |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
simply the way of a poetic life...lovely thoughts you have shared here...thank you |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Suthern, LeeJ & EarthAngel, Thank you for your comments. Anwaar |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
anwaar...Yhis is so nice. The mind of a child is so special. I'm sure she enjoyed this poem and hope that she remembers it always.Thanks for allowing me to read this poem, it brought a smile to my face...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Your poem left me smiling. Thanks.  |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Munda, Thank you for reading my poem...appreciate it. Paul, Yes she likes it and I am going to keep this for her until she grows up. Most of the phrases and words, such as "not fair", "zero years old", "living in Mommy's tummy" were taken verbatim from her...Thanks for the read!! Anwaar |
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