From her Mind
I have in my many years seen shit float
Heard it speak many languages
So the other day I was surprised
When my granddaughter asked
“Nana, if the moon takes light from the sun
Does she cry tears of gold?”
I was taken back by this for a moment
Unsure how to answer
“I believe the moon has shed tears of many colours
Over the millions of years, she has sailed across our sky.”
She seemed content with my answer.
Aged six, I wondered where her thoughts came from
She carried on with her painting
Later, I placed her small picture on my fridge
The full moon in a dark sky, below, the land
a strange quilt of many colours
A twisted kaleidoscope
As I looked at it, I wondered
What kind of adult she will become…?
Such a beautiful question. ❤
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Thank you, Alethea…
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wow… This is beautifully penned, Anita. ❤
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Thank you, Penny…
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The granddaughter of a poet. 🙂 What an unusual question from her. I hope she never loses that wondering and magical imagination.
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Thank you, Diana…
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