Memories flicker 'round her head
of new yellow rain slicker,
rubber boots to match, pulled on…
dashes outside,
body bends, doubles over,
soars for the big
laughter bubbles, bursts,
body quivers, arms flap,
skips along, unrestricted.
Mother smiles
upon this joyous bouquet
of youthful frivolity
as he jumps again, and again…
like film at the end of the reel,
stutters
flip, flip, flip, flip, flip…
The End
This is linked with "Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Let's Go to the (Silent) Movies" This is a reworking of a poem I wrote in April 2012. I finally did throw this away, just don't have the space for it in my closet - the boots were worn through and the jacket beyond "give-away" status. He is only six - still not to old for a raincoat. I might just buy him another today.
For the month of April, I am participating in NaPoWriMo2014 or National Poetry Writing Month. The website is HERE.
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13 comments:
Tears in my eyes to realize he is already S I X. When did that happen???
(Because I'm overseas, I'll leave the drawing to those who are Stateside.)
a great silent film indeed.......
how did you do those title cards?
a wonderful cinematic poem....
Well done, Margaret! What a clever idea you have had to incorporate the title cards in your narrative and add in the action shots too. I loved this tale of mother's pride and son's joy.
This is a great take on the prompt! Very creative, one of those 'wish I would have thought of that' moments for sure!
So creative...you have done your own silent film...love its ending
Oh my goodness!! I love this so much, Margaret!! What a wonderfully creative way to go about bringing this challenge to life...love the closing title card. ♥
I loved the way you wove all this together.
I would be honored to win your book.
The ability of children to show us joy in the every day is one of their most wonderful traits--and you in turn show it to us here. I love the dialogue cards and the short, crisp scenes.
I love the way you end this!
YOU made me smile! I have photos similar to your son-what joy to watch their curiosity unfold!
I love yours~
yes, do. and then take more pix! ~
Super charming. And agree only six! How lucky is that. Take care. K.
ha. much fun.
i love puddle jumping
all the more fun in the slicker and boots...to be as free as such a child.
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