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A Little Boy

A Little Boy is Jelly on his face Dirt under his nails A patch on his knee String trailing from One pocket and A frog in the other A little boy is A bag of marbles in His right hand and Licorice in the left He’s a cowboy today And a spaceman tomorrow He’s mud puddles and Clothespin boats A Mother’s joy And her sorrow A little boy is the angel with Scrubbed face and tired smile Who blesses mommy and daddy In his prayers every night And he’s the arms that Hug you tight As you tuck him Into bed and Kiss good night

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/30/2021 8:35:00 AM

Snails and Puppy Dog's Tails -- and everything you penned in this marvelous poem, Mel: That's truly what a boy is. FAVE for me! Thanks, gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/21/2021 6:03:00 PM

What a charming poem ~ so glad it was published in the 2020 PS Anthology

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/22/2019 3:16:00 AM

Very sweet. I enjoyed this poem. I have only one daughter, so this was an interesting perspective on little boys that I am not that familiar with. Soupmail.

Mel Gill
Date: 10/22/2019 3:48:00 AM

Thank you, Eileen. I have tried to contact you before without success. I am one of the biggest fans of your poetry. If you find my book 'Point to Counterpoint: poetic reflections of life, love, and passion', you will see brief excerpts from your poem 'Obsessive Love' and high praise for your poetry and advocacy of sexual freedom. Please be free to contact me at the email cited in my book. I have not had the joy of raising a daughter. My latest posting: 'A Poem' touches only briefly on girls.

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 10/8/2019 5:43:00 PM

Wonderfully written Mel and a poem to which I can relate. Excellent...Ronald

Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 10/6/2019 5:42:00 AM

Lovely poetry,a real thing of beauty proving much talent in depicting childhood„whose love and wisdom is playing.

Millard Lowe

Date: 10/2/2019 6:12:00 PM

Nice! Tear-jerking. Thanks for sharing. Peace and Love, Millard Lowe

David Drowley

Date: 10/2/2019 3:56:00 PM

'Mel, Thank you for the time-travel! You took me back to my boyhood and that of my son as well. David'

Susan Jeavons

Date: 10/2/2019 1:49:00 PM

This one brought a tear to my eyes. I lost my only son 2 years ago. He would have been 50. Died of a massive coronary. His 3 sisters and I miss him so much. Thank you for this poem. It really describes what little boys are! Blessings, Susan

Mel Gill

Date: 10/2/2019 6:33:00 AM

Thanks so much to all for your comments on my poems. All of these appear in "Point to Counterpoint: poetic reflections on life, love, and passion". You can find more information on my author's profile page here: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=115183

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/2/2019 6:31:00 AM

Wonderful, beautiful poetry, Mel! Great write! Thank you for sharing.

Aju Mukhopadhyay

Date: 10/2/2019 2:07:00 AM

Mel Gill's poems take wings and moves, travels, flies through the joyous nature. I have liked them.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/1/2019 8:46:00 PM

This is an incredible poem that I will fave. I love it. God bless you

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/1/2019 5:27:00 PM

Nice poem about youth. Longfellow wrote "A boy's will is the wind's will and the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts". Good luck with your verse! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Franci Hoffman

Date: 10/1/2019 4:29:00 PM

This is delightful, Mel! The innocence of childhood well portrayed.

Margaret Franceschini

Date: 10/1/2019 4:18:00 PM

Well written and so very true. You spoke exactly how our little boys play through the day. Reminds me of when my brother was a little boy and now my grandson!

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/1/2019 3:49:00 PM

What a delightful and magical poem, Mel. Love it.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 9/29/2019 5:33:00 PM

Yep, that's a little boy!

Mel Gill

Date: 9/29/2019 5:31:00 PM

Thank you sunshine. My book: "Point to Counterpoint: poetic reflections on life, love, and passion now available at retailers contains 100 or more like this. Mel

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/29/2019 1:27:00 PM

- A wonderful poem, M.G. ... so sweet :) - // Anne-Lise :