Barbara Gorelick Poet Verse

Melancholy Memory

He, my childhood friend
I really didn't notice
That he was different
I loved him..

We played together
Innocent of misplaced genes
He wanted to be with me
Simple days..

He was so happy
Blissfully unaware 
Downs Syndrome was his curse
Ignorance..

He was sent away
" For his own good" they said
My innocence dying
How I cried..

In another time
His gifts would be nourished
A melancholy heart
My friend Steve..

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Monterey Sirak June 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM Beautiful. Little children don't usually notice differences until adults point them out. A wonderful memory for you

Poet Destroyer A June 6, 2013 at 8:45 PM nice... & congrats...Linda

Abdulhafeez Oyewole June 6, 2013 at 12:30 PM Congrats on your well deserved placement. AO

Connie Gildersleeve June 5, 2013 at 7:21 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May June 4, 2013 at 6:58 PM very moving write....congrats on your win

Joyce Johnson June 4, 2013 at 4:54 PM This is so sad. I have known many who have been kept at home and were a blessing to their families. Congratulations on your poem and win. Love, joyce

Carrie Richards June 4, 2013 at 2:03 PM This touching poem, makes me realize that in some ways time has made being "different" a little more acceptable......however we still have miles to go. What an endearing, and heartfelt poem, Barbara.

Kash Poet May 24, 2013 at 11:59 AM Touching poem here Barbara.Enjoyed the read.Thanks for your inspiring words at my poem.

Sara Kendrick May 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM Ahh! I can feel the pain in this emotive work..Sara

Andrea Dietrich May 18, 2013 at 12:50 AM this is a well crafted work for Constance's contest. yours deserves to be on that winners list when she makes it.