Earle Brown Poet Free verse

Gone In Thirteen Years

When she was but a tot, 
A chubby little bundle of dread and joy, 
I’d asked God to watch over her, 
and her angel came and sat down with mine; 
 I knew he was there, 
I could feel him.

Now with pomposity and flaunting, 
her angel is vanished, 
and mine seems to leave at thirteen.
She’s here but my baby is gone, 
and I asked heaven to bring her back.
I’d do anything to be with my angel again.

Flesh is for the worms,
 but a cultured mind creates delightful recollections, perpetual.
Today, the whole world nurtures my child, 
and the house has more volume; it echoes our voices.  
If she doesn’t listen to God’s voice through mine 
She’ll be a feast for all of society.

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De R August 29, 2010 at 11:45 PM Such an emotional write, Earle. I think the most painful thing for a parent is to lose his child. Very sad...but a great write. Emily

Poet Destroyer A August 28, 2010 at 9:06 AM I have been there with my 13 year old Girl, I still fear her with dread and joy. Earle, enjoyed your poem, strong words when you write ((flesh is for the worms)) ,, by the way I ams till going thru the phase,lol,, even though she is way older than 13 now,, enjoyed and have a wonderful day,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire August 28, 2010 at 7:18 AM Earle, it seems that at age 13 your girl became a victim of societies woes and you can no longer relate spiritually to her. If she passed away, I am sorry for your loss, but the last verse made me feel like you lost her to the evils in the world. In either case, this is a very sad experience. God bless you. I hope one day she will hear you again. Very sad but beautifully written poem. Love, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse August 28, 2010 at 6:39 AM did you mean that the child got lost to society? that what it seems to me.

Sara Kendrick August 28, 2010 at 5:57 AM Interesting thoughts that you have penned..I am sorry for your loss..The loss of a child is a terrible ordeal for a parent..I can feel your pain in the reading of your words..Sara