Sara Chansarkar Poet Couplet

Fireworks For Me

I’ve been emailing him poems for months at this time
Don’t see his eyes shine proud as he reads each line

I turn my head to look when I hit a winning home run
Always find mom clapping, proud, but alone, in the sun

He blows kisses to us each time we get to see him
But talking on Skype leaves me empty, torn and grim

My heart jumps up each time I hear of a bomb blast
“God, let him be safe”, I pray desperate and aghast

I’ve been trying so hard to grow up, toughen up like a soldier
Just need a pat on the back,weight of his hand on my shoulder

Fills my eyes as all celebrate freedom on the 4th of July
Fireworks for me,when my dad in uniform returns to us alive.

Written on 06/12/2016

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Bl Devnath July 26, 2016 at 1:18 PM Congrats on your win. A 7. A beautiful poem read from you, my friend, bl

Charlie Smith July 26, 2016 at 11:47 AM Well done Sara, congratulations... Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:53 PM Thanks Charlie!

Teddy Kimathi July 26, 2016 at 8:13 AM Congrats Sara, for your top placement in the contest!! ;-) Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:53 PM Hey thanks Teddy!

Kim Rodrigues July 25, 2016 at 10:09 PM Nice :) Congrats! Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:52 PM Thanks Kim:)

Beautiful Scars July 25, 2016 at 8:02 PM Sara, congrats on your well deserved placement in the contest :)-luloo Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:52 PM Thanks dear Laura!

Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2016 at 7:24 PM This poem is very moving and a wonderful poem to celebrate the 4th. Congratulations on your wonderful first place win! Very deserving! 7 ; ) Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:52 PM Thanks Connie,I'm so happy!

Janice Canerdy July 25, 2016 at 6:27 PM A 7 for this GREAT winning poem, Sara! Janice Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:52 PM How lovely,thanks Janice!

Dineen Williams Gault July 25, 2016 at 5:38 PM What an uplifting, endearing piece. Quite well written, congratulations! Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:51 PM Thanks Dineen!

Skat A July 25, 2016 at 5:02 PM Sara,, Congratulations on your win. **SKAT** Sara Chansarkar July 26, 2016 at 12:51 PM Thanks dear Skat!

Eve Roper July 25, 2016 at 1:52 PM Congratulations on your win :-) Hugs Eve Sara Chansarkar July 25, 2016 at 2:08 PM Thanks for the placement Eve!

Andrea Dietrich June 13, 2016 at 2:51 PM Awesome sentiment, Sara! I enjoyed this. Sara Chansarkar July 25, 2016 at 2:07 PM Hey thanks a lot Andrea!

James Inman June 13, 2016 at 8:29 AM Strong poem Sara. An excellent take on the theme and a beautiful emotional write. Best wishes for your family. Sara Chansarkar June 13, 2016 at 8:34 AM Thanks James,its fictional though:)

Laura Leiser June 13, 2016 at 7:09 AM The "reveal" at the end of your poem is powerful, Sara. Excellent poem! Sara Chansarkar June 13, 2016 at 8:28 AM Thanks a lot Laura,appreciate the encouragement!