That was a school assignment. She had to write a total of three poems (the other two are just as good, she got 105 out of 100). She used to write for pleasure but has kinda fallen away from it. Other folks have commented on her talent but I don't think she really believes in it yet.
Sing-Crying
by mrsjones5 24 Replies latest jw friends
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rip van winkle
Beautifully written.
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StAnn
Hmmm. Good and yet sad.
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return of parakeet
Your daughter's poem describes my grandson perfectly (and I guess most other babies as well!)
She has a talent.
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mrsjones5
Lunar
Born under the clear August sky
New , to the world, but already
o rbiting steadily on the outside,
of our atmosphere
Above , you have begun to wax
A couple revolutions off of infancy ,
bring certain engrossments in loud repetitive adverts
that interrupt regular television
And stacking hot wheels until the tower
is too tall to stand
These interests change
as quick as they come
Waning into crescents until they are no more
Soon dressing as a small man in suits with silk ties
and constructing intricate train routes
on the carpeted floor
becomes the new normal
Not for long, first quarter brings a preoccupation with maps
of all kinds
A few more orbits pass, you are full,
gleaming with pearlescent youth
The line of phases you will shift through is unpredictable
But most likely interminable
These poems are about her brother Joshua
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HarryMac
Very cool stuff.
Fifteen? Wow.
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FlyingHighNow
My 15 year old daughter wrote that last weekend.
Maya Angelou would be so proud. Amazing, the poem about the 7th child.
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Dagney
Mrs. Jones these are beautiful.
There is such talent and beauty in a few familiar words when combined convey such meaning, understanding and emotion.
Your girl's got it, J. She's a doll.
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mrsjones5
Thank you Dagney.
A little clarity on "Seven". When I was pregnant with my fourth child (Joshua) we found out it was a boy. The hubby and I had a deal that he would name the boys and I would name the girls. Hubby's big idea was to name my baby Seven. I said no way. So we compromised. Seven is Joshua's middle name and Joshua is quite proud of it.
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