Carol Eastman Poet Couplet

Hedgehog Blues

Hedgehog Blues



It’s not easy to hug a hedgehog…
But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t… Try

Just because he doesn’t dance…
Doesn’t mean he shouldn’t… Try

As rainbows reach across the sky…
His mind can reach across the sky…If he Tries

If you can dance, and reach, and Try
Don’t stand in his way as He attempts to Try

It’s not easy to hug a hedgehog…
But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t… Try

To just love him as he tries.
For love builds wings upon which to fly.

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Debbie Duncan July 29, 2012 at 7:46 PM I remember a story about a hedgehog,,,, can't think of the name though,,,, but I like your poem ;}

Matthew Anish June 24, 2012 at 2:18 PM I never saw a poem about a hedgehog before - this one is very original. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Josie Whitehead May 21, 2012 at 10:04 AM Woops: You know I meant: But that doesn't mean DON'T TRY. - typing too fast I'm afraid.

Josie Whitehead May 21, 2012 at 10:03 AM I absolutely love this poem Carol, but if I could help you at all, I'd put: Byut that doesn't mean "Don't Try". The metre flows better. It's not a criticism, but I think you don't need the last verse. If you put DON'T TRY in capitals, it sort of concludes it very well. Oh keep writing like this. Children really do need some good writers coming their way and you are one of them for sure!!!!! ha ha

Keith Bickerstaffe May 19, 2012 at 8:23 AM Marvelous metaphor, Carol! Simply stated, but with a powerful message. Well done!! Best wishes, Keith

The Situation May 19, 2012 at 8:00 AM hey homegirl, this is surprisingly cute. i liked it very much. it had a meaning for children but more for the child in me kind of feeling.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2012 at 3:25 PM Yes, I will try.......Like this poem Carol, lovely written. - Have a lovely weekend to you. - oxox hugs Anne-Lise