In the wink of an eye
a splash in the pond
a squint at the sky
and you’ll be gone
*
streaming tail of a kite
your first goodnight kiss
college degree you might
so many things you’ll miss
*
up down your merry-go round ride
look not ahead
as you swim against the tide
trying to ignore the end
*
mix the water-color glass
muddied against the world
some dreams will come to pass
life’s banners won’t fully unfurl
***
There are children who are born with defective organs or who contract incurable diseases.
The merry-go round ride for them is short but no less spirited.
St. Judes just one place where children can get help.
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Author: moondustwriter
Thank you for visiting Moondustwriter. One of the many exciting things I've had the honor of doing is writing and publishing in multiple genres (including education) in E. African for E. Africa. As a writer, it is a thrill to write for children (on all continents) who want to learn.
I've been part of the blogging community for more than 13 years. Some old timers may remember the award winning (2011 Twitter Shorty ) blog community - One Stop Poetry. I was the co-producer of that fast growing blog community.
I am a published writer, poet, artist and photographer. I have written, as well as edited, for periodicals, radio, blogs and fellow writers.
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There is sadness and a great sense of the positive within your words. Some kids do get the short straw through no fault of their own. You have written this so very well.
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Thanks no matter what a person is dealt in life there is a vibrant spirit that is the core of that individual.
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This is so touching..reminding us of life which may be short-lived but full of joy …
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Your poem is an eye opener, it is sad but true.
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Ive had two close friends who needed heart transplants as teens – both died within two years. But their lives were so vibrant. As a nurse, I worked in the department with chronic school age children – painful to watch life shortened by illness.
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A fine reminder about how precious life is.
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I love that though their lives may be short, they are no less spirited. Sad and beautiful.
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Aww thanks Sherry
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Thanks for this touching reminder!
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Children are innocent beings and it’s amazing to see how they live their lives with this innocence and full heartedly. They are mini packs filled with life in them. They teach a great deal about life to us.
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new courses
sorrows left in the waves
life’s sloop
__Often, ’tis best to learn… while we watch the heartful faces as they look toward their next close-hauled tack.
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