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
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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!
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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.
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May I share this on my website Mary Grace? I will of course give all attributes to you! 😀
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Yes you may.
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Thank you so much!
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Well written Mary !
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Thank you. ❤
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Always welcome
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