Child With the Pale Green Eyes

Anthony, your poem beautifully captures a moment of innocence and affection. The imagery of mud ribbons and grasshoppers evokes a sense of playful childhood, well done.

Tender and beautifully distilled. The recurring opening line creates a gentle cradle-like refrain, while the mud, grasshoppers, and ice cream offer such vivid, childlike details. The simple closing—“As you are mine”—makes the affection at its heart feel especially moving.