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Innocence
March 11, 2014
Oblivious to life, to love, to fear,
Her tiny, wet, fingers curled tight
Gurgles and giggles, a transient tear
The world is my child’s knight
Her cheeks are lit with a rosy glow
As she marvels at an iridescent bubble
The beauty in flowers, of grass, snow
Catch her eye, spark her sudden giggle
Her wide eyed wonder, her ceaseless Why’s
Continue; the universe amazes her
Arms aloft, she runs, she dreams, she flies
And dreams of a happy ever after
Then why, baby, do frowns now crease your forehead
As we once more turn the page?
It’s as though the gleam in your eyes is dead.
Has innocence finally lost to age?
© Lukas D., Conway, AR
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MysticMusic ELITE said...
on Feb. 7 2015 at 10:08 pm
The poem contains sparkling innocence with childhood- usually beautified because those who are around children know how adorable and infuriating they can be, yet truthful at the same time. The last few lines gave the poem a darker twist with the passage of time, which was a really nice touch. Great poem overall- loved it.
ansem_unlimited PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 12 2015 at 1:19 pm
awwwwwwwwwww. this was super touching. love it
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 16 2014 at 10:30 pm
Wow, this was super powerful and just flat out amazing. Please keep writing, we need poets like you in the world. :)
BlackbeltJames GOLD said...
on May. 5 2014 at 10:20 am
First of all, sorry this took a long time, its that time of year where everyone is busy at school finishing off courses and coursework.
I can see why you related this to "What I Am No More" as we both tackled very similar themes. You have a big impact on reader, especially with that last line, leaving them to think about it afterwards and more often, as well as relating it to themselves. You also capture the innocence and lack of knowledge very well, as well as the imaginative side of childhood which is hinted at with "she flies" etc. You paint a clear picture in the readers mind of innocence, portraying it beautifully, before you ask where it all went. It was powerful. Good Work :)
I can see why you related this to "What I Am No More" as we both tackled very similar themes. You have a big impact on reader, especially with that last line, leaving them to think about it afterwards and more often, as well as relating it to themselves. You also capture the innocence and lack of knowledge very well, as well as the imaginative side of childhood which is hinted at with "she flies" etc. You paint a clear picture in the readers mind of innocence, portraying it beautifully, before you ask where it all went. It was powerful. Good Work :)
I really really loved this. That last line was perfect. I wasn't sure how I felt about the lines in the second stanza not rhyming only because it was an inconsistency with structure, however I think that's just a personal preference. But I really just adore thus. The whole last verse was AMAZING
WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on Apr. 17 2014 at 10:53 am
This poem is extremely well-written and delightful to read - I loved it! Please keep writing! :)
Wondering_About_Infinity SILVER said...
on Apr. 11 2014 at 1:58 am
I liked this poem a lot, but didn't LOVE it until the last line, which, Kaavya, was brilliant. "Has innocence finally lost to age? That is the question."
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