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See the Rose

A world seen through eyes of children and grandchildren wakes our lost vision Eyes tainted by life see ideas in different lights black and white now gray Enlightening words spewed from the mouth of mere babes cause us to ponder Ears tainted by life hear darkness in spoken words bonds of trust broken Spoken words of truth from the innocence of youth often brings laughter Embrace each new day with eyes and ears of a child give ode to the rose

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Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 10/24/2012 5:17:00 AM

I have rather bad souvenirs of roses offered to me but what's the poor rose got to do with it? So, well, Debra, let's give ode to the rose. She deserves it. Love your poem. So, that's what Senryu is. I just hardly know about haikus. OK, thanks for sharing, Debra! Love, Hanitra

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/9/2012 5:48:00 PM

Yes, it is wonderful to see life again through innocense..Enjoyed reading your well thought out work..Sara

Joann Grisetti

Date: 10/5/2012 5:48:00 PM

Love the last one. Thanks for your sweet comments.

Kash Poet

Date: 10/2/2012 11:43:00 PM

This is a very good senryu Debra!Really love it!

Robert Johnson

Date: 9/30/2012 7:40:00 PM

Yes, trusting innocense of childhood is forgotten when we're old. The lessons in life teach us not to be so bold. Watching little children fills our hearts to overflowing. So after the day that I've just had. You'll know why I am glowing. I got to spend the day with my brothers two grandsons. They are angels and sweet devils all in the same body. As boys will be boys. Your poem reminds us how lucky we are to have them in our lives. Thanks.

Jack Ellison

Date: 9/30/2012 8:08:00 AM

"Embrace each new day with eyes and ears of a child"... THIS SAYS IT ALL! Great write dear Debra! Love and hugs, Jack xox

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/29/2012 2:17:00 PM

So beautifully written Debra. Enjoying life with my four grandchildren it's like winning the lottery two times in life when you get grandchildren. Have a lovely weekend. - Love oxox Anne-Lise :)