Saturday, October 1, 2016

"Acquiesce"


Acquiesce

A little boy's wonder 
of jumping rock to rock,

playfully racing 
gently rushing mountain stream

fill's my heart; 
both transparent, both refreshing.

I want to warn 
of slippery surface, hard rocks

but his need to explore 
silences me.

Watch him focus 
on silvery fish,

succeed 
in rock's two skip bounce,

laugh 
as he splashes me.

by Margaret Bednar, October 1, 2016






















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13 comments:

  1. Magaly GuerreroOctober 2, 2016 at 12:08 AM

    I always enjoy the pictures you paint with your words, especially when the subject is a child.

    We always want to protect them from life's dangerous bits... only a loving and knowing caregiver understands that we must give them a chance to live.

    I really like the last four lines. ♥

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  2. brudbergOctober 2, 2016 at 2:20 AM

    Oh I do love the joy in this.. I love the way the boy and water almost act as playmates, both jumping around those rocks.

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  3. Kim M. RussellOctober 2, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    Such a simple, quiet scene painted with beautiful words, Margaret.

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  4. Kerry O'ConnorOctober 2, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    I like the way you have juxtaposed the parent's fears with the boy's sense of wonder.
    I want to warn
    of slippery surface, hard rocks..

    I know that feeling well.

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  5. Other MaryOctober 2, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    Ah, that's such a delicate balance... giving our kids the space to explore and make mistakes. This brings back some great memories, Margaret. Thank you.

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  6. HelenOctober 2, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Love, love when your poetry features your children.

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  7. Isadora GruyeOctober 2, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    I do enjoy the tension here between the narrator's need to warn the young boy, and the desire to let him play without worry. Well done and viva la!

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  8. kaykualaOctober 3, 2016 at 6:53 AM

    So much fun and re-assurance when he is confident enough. Mindful though it is slippery and hard should anything untoward happen

    Hank

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  9. OutlawyerOctober 3, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    Ah, so sweet! k.

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  10. JimOctober 3, 2016 at 3:34 PM

    A small boy at play as seen through they eyes of a mother figure. I like it, Margaret, it gives me insight was to what Mom, and then Mrs. Jim, have seen. I believe the father figure sees things in a different light.
    Did you ever pop a wheelie on your motorcycle? Do you think that this young lad will? Be ready. His father may have if that is any help. I have, my kids have.
    ..

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  11. Debi SwimOctober 3, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    Sweet, though I know the urge to protect is strong. It is hard to just watch but usually wise. Love this glimpse of boyhood

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  12. Rosemary Nissen-WadeOctober 4, 2016 at 3:44 AM

    Absolutely delightful.

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  13. grapelingOctober 5, 2016 at 1:27 AM

    nothing quite like the stomach in your throat when your progeny make those leaps, eh? ~

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