sparrow
Another one from the NaPoWriMo archives. I think this one is worth sharing again.
photo by bluekdesign at morguefile.com
sparrow
the schoolgirl
hopped onto the bus
like a sparrow,
chirpy, full of energy
her ponytail swinging.
she was maybe
all of six years old
she took the seat
in front of me
smiling
looking at the
blue morning sky
and then she said
it's a beautiful morning
and me
cynical, angry
two days worth of stubble
needed a six year old kid
to make me see
the sunlight.
written : 26/04/2009
revised : 26/03/2016
"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.”
― Leonard Cohen, Selected Poems, 1956-1968
© cheong lee san ( dsnake1 ) 2018
sparrow
the schoolgirl
hopped onto the bus
like a sparrow,
chirpy, full of energy
her ponytail swinging.
she was maybe
all of six years old
she took the seat
in front of me
smiling
looking at the
blue morning sky
and then she said
it's a beautiful morning
and me
cynical, angry
two days worth of stubble
needed a six year old kid
to make me see
the sunlight.
written : 26/04/2009
revised : 26/03/2016
"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.”
― Leonard Cohen, Selected Poems, 1956-1968
© cheong lee san ( dsnake1 ) 2018
posted by dsnake1 at 9:28 PM
16 Comments:
Definitely wort a re-visit - you remind us of the good things in life
thank you, Jae.
yes, certainly there are still good things in life, no matter how dark times can be.
Oh yes... we do need the child to point it out for us... a bit like the emperor's new clothes with another twist.
I can see her and she brings sunshine with her everywhere, i think.
Ah I love this!💜 Sometimes when our inner light fades away we need a reminder of courage and hope 😊
And now I'm smiling. :) A good poem/reminder.
Yes, In spite of our anger and laziness and cynicism, there is still beauty to be seen.
Oh yes, it's a delight! I think all your readers will see and hear her too, and get that instant lift of the spirits. I know I did.
Bjorn,
ah, and i was like that stupid emperor. :D
Sherry,
she will. :)
Sanaa,
yes, we sure need that. :)
We often fail to appreciate waking up to face a new day. What a beautiful poem you have shared again and again for us; it is so worth while.
A beautiful moment.
Chrissa,
:)
thank you!
Toni,
yes, there is. :)
Rosemary,
sometimes, all it needs is a total stranger to lift your spirits. :)
Robin,
thank you!
it's true, especially when we were much younger (like the time that inspired this poem). but now i am really thankful for each new day. :)
Kim,
thank you! :)
Oh, kids can certainly help lift the gloom and cynicism that clouds our vision through their innocence and wonderments about the world.
A lovely verse.
-HA
So true. The young do have lessons that they can teach us! I really like the story you told here, its message!
Anmol,
thank you! :)
Mary,
ah, the message. thank you! :)
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