It came skipping
in exuberance unchecked.
A child with something to say.
It left,
deflated.
Dismissed by the one it would engage,
and aged.
©2021 Mary Grace van der Kroef
It came skipping
in exuberance unchecked.
A child with something to say.
It left,
deflated.
Dismissed by the one it would engage,
and aged.
©2021 Mary Grace van der Kroef
8 responses to “It Would”
So sad and has far-reaching effects for the child. As a child I learnt to close down with what I wanted to say and yes, the child does ‘age’ when not being heard. Even today as a 70 yr old I hold most of my thoughts as just that – ‘thoughts’ but through poetry I have discovered a way to express what I really want to say. You have a real talent for expressing accurately what can occur. Well written!
Thank you for sharing that with me.
It’s not just kids that go through this. We feel it from eachother as adults as well.
May I share this on my website Mary Grace? I will of course give all attributes to you! 😀
Yes you may.
Thank you so much!
Well written Mary !
Thank you. ❤
Always welcome