Cecilia Macfarlane Poet Rhyme

From the Mouth of Babes

Just the other day
So out of the blue
My granddaughter says
I have a secret to tell you

With a  pensive look
She blurted out
I have evil inside of me
Said with a factual pout 

Why do you think that
I question gently
It's transferred from my doll
She said intently 

Your brain can make you think 
Many things that are not true
Show me your doll
I will examine her for you

I said, you are not evil
Your imagination is very strong 
I should not have told you grandma
I'm right and you are wrong 

With a little  huff
She scampered away
Left me with a smile
And some dismay 

November 19, 2019

For Contest ~ 2 to 12
Sponsor ~ Beth Evans

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Caren Krutsinger March 12, 2020 at 5:58 AM Oh, This resonates with me; reeks granddaughter! Love it. Cecilia Macfarlane March 12, 2020 at 7:40 AM Happy you relate. Hugs

Arturo Michael February 27, 2020 at 12:34 PM This good...is it true...It has vivid imagery... Cecilia Macfarlane February 27, 2020 at 3:30 PM Yes, this is a true story. Thanks for your comments. Hugs

Charles Messina January 17, 2020 at 9:22 PM Young or old, I'll never understand the thoughts that go through a women's mind (lol) But I think what your granddaughter is conveying, is.. I love you grandma! Lovely poem, Cecilia. Hugs Charlie

Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2020 at 10:05 AM Dropping by with ahi and a hug.

FJ Thomas January 1, 2020 at 1:56 AM Lolol she and my grandson could get into trouble I'd bet! How's it going over there Cilia? Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2020 at 7:46 PM I bet they would, lol. All is good. Hugs

poemtheart poemtheart January 1, 2020 at 12:48 AM Wow! This is great ?? love how this feels as I read ? so many good lines. :) Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2020 at 7:40 PM Thank you Muddasar. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2019 at 2:41 PM wow, that is freaky that she believes that. Kind of scary! I mean, these days anything is possible, but let's just hope it was her imagination only!!

Kim Rodrigues December 6, 2019 at 8:57 PM Freaky things can come from the mouths of babes. Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2020 at 7:40 PM Yes they can. Hugs

Gershon Wolf December 5, 2019 at 8:56 PM Whoa! So much revealed in this seemingly simple story... The Tug of War b/t Good and Evil... You've taken a grandiose theme and brought it down to earth. Bravo, Cecelia! Happy Thursday evening, Gershon Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2020 at 7:42 PM Thank you Gershon. Happy weekend to you. Hugs

Harry Horsman December 1, 2019 at 9:04 PM Wow, this is different, a little scary, the poetry is excellent, and from the mouth of babe, can we but learn?? Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2020 at 7:43 PM Thank you Harry. She keeps us on our toes. Always learning. Hugs

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 26, 2019 at 9:16 AM I agree w/Richard ... Very disturbingly good!! Such a valuable life lesson to really listen and observe our children. Ty for this startling fresh introspective write, Cecilia. Love and more love always.

Richard Lamoureux November 26, 2019 at 8:10 AM Oh my, this is disturbingly good. I see as well that it is a winner. Congrats and a hug Cecilia. Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2020 at 7:44 PM Thank you Richard. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis November 26, 2019 at 3:48 AM A charming poem and an amazing win. Congratulations dearest, Cecilia! Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2020 at 7:44 PM Thank you Demetrios. Hugs

Silent One November 21, 2019 at 4:20 PM Oh the joys of children...Ive and many similar experiences with children.. Cecilia Macfarlane November 21, 2019 at 4:48 PM She is a joy and quite entertaining. Hugs

Duke Beaufort November 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM We live in a world that is becoming more crazy by the minute. All we can give is love and encouragement. You did the best you could under the circumstances and will have many chances to explore what this was about. Cecilia Macfarlane November 21, 2019 at 4:50 PM Probably has forgotten already and moved on to another imaginary topic. Hugs

Gordon Mcconnell November 20, 2019 at 4:38 PM Amazing write Cecilia, truly incredible what a child comes out with. Fine penning! Cecilia Macfarlane November 21, 2019 at 4:51 PM Thank you Gordon. Hugs

Chris Green November 20, 2019 at 8:16 AM Kids can say some of the strangest things that really leave of pondering and sometimes a little worried. Nicely penned Cecilia. Cecilia Macfarlane November 21, 2019 at 4:51 PM Thank you Chris. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2019 at 5:50 AM - They say a lot of weird .... but this one was a bit creepy, Cecilia :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Cecilia Macfarlane November 21, 2019 at 4:56 PM Hahaha, she has quite the imagination. Thanks Anne-Lise. Hugs

Brenda Chiri November 20, 2019 at 4:38 AM This was so sweet! Amazing what comes out the mouth of babes and this was amazing!;) Cecilia Macfarlane November 20, 2019 at 5:36 AM Thank you Brenda. Hugs