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Missing Boyet Ld

When I was young, I named my doll  Boyet
I played with him from sunrise to sunset
We’d some souvenir photos together
He was my precious gift from my godmother.

Our photo was framed and displayed at home
Showing his bald head, no need to comb
My mom had stitched tiny clothes for him
Along with mine, we were both looking prim.

One day, I played at the shore with my neighbors 
Then built a small coconut hut far from the harbor
I brought Boyet for our role-play as a family
We slept there overnight with my dog, Willy.

Before dawn, an expected storm came
We all ran back home like a racing game
We left our toys and tools in our play house
Including Boyet wrapped in my old blouse.

When we returned  the following day
Unimaginable wreckage was on display
Boyet got lost along with my playmates’ dolls
I cried out loud scaring all the seagulls.

Copyright © Len Gasun | Year Posted 2023

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Christina Bowring Date: 7/21/2023 2:20:00 PM Really enjoyed this poem Len although it is sad with your past loss of a much loved doll(companion) We can all relate to this. Thank you for sharing. Warmest wishes Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 7/22/2023 5:51:00 AM Thank you so much my dear poet friend for reading my poem and your uplifting words. God bless you always. Warm wishes to and much welcome dear.

Valsa George Date: 7/16/2023 9:35:00 PM So sorry for your loss......Len :) I am sure it is fictional. But you have described it in such a realistic way that it sounds so very possible. Beautiful rhyming and nice ending. I can imagine the intensity of your loss that through your cry even seagulls were made to fly away in scare. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 7/16/2023 8:52:00 AM "I cried out loud scaring all the seagulls" - great childhood experience. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 7/2/2023 9:10:00 PM Pets are so affectionate and the give us peace. To lose a pet is heart breaking, which I don’t know what I would do if I lost my dog. Well done verse with imagery, action, and feelings. Love it. Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 7/3/2023 10:09:00 PM He is not a dog my dear poet friend. He is a doll. My favorite doll when I was young and got lost. Thank you so much for reading my poem, loving it and your words of encouragements. Blessings to you always.

Bill Baker Date: 7/2/2023 4:53:00 PM So sad, Len, to lose such a wonderful playmate and friend. RIP Boyet. Thanks for sharing from your childhood, my friend. Personal poems are enjoyable to read so we get to know others better. Have a great July! Bill Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 7/3/2023 10:06:00 PM He was my favorite doll my dear poet friend but lost after the storm in the beach where we played. We just live along Namagyan Beach. Thank you for reading my poem and your uplifting comment. You're welcome and I thank you too my dear poet friend. Hugs. Blessings.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/2/2023 11:36:00 AM A sad poem Len, but so well written. Memories are forever. As we grow up we find other interests, Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 7/3/2023 10:05:00 PM Thank you for reading my poem and your uplifting message my dear poet friend Victor. Blessings to you always. Hugs

Len Gasun Date: 7/2/2023 10:37:00 AM Poem written inspired by my true childhood life story ---As I tried to wake my muse I've exceeded the required stanzas. I'll probably add the other 2 after the contest. Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 7/16/2023 9:16:00 PM The Lost Doll Contest Judged: 7/16/2023 6:01:00 AM Sponsored by: Charles Messina Place 2 : ( up to 2nd place multi-w and 3rd single w)