The Leprechaun Trap

The leprechaun trap wasn’t empty;
A toy leprechaun nestled inside
With a nice thank you note
That the leprechaun wrote,
So my granddaughter took it in stride.

If she’d caught one, she wanted some wishes,
Like a carousel built in her room
Or to meet Taylor Swift
Or a baby sis gift,
None of which she could get, I’d assume.

Her big brother, who once would have joined her,
Now knows Daddy left Seamus* behind;
He confirmed, with a wink.
Childhood ends in a blink,
With these memories etched in the mind.

*the toy leprechaun’s name, according to the note
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Borke Avatar
March 28, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Not having a sister or more is deprivation
Slaughter Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Well, at least your granddaughter built a trap that worked...to some extent. I don't think those little critters like being "penned" in very much. Good one, Ilene...as usual.
Wolf Avatar
March 18, 2024 at 7:46 PM
So poignant, your depiction of the loss of innocence, Ilene. Kudos, Gershon
Kalita Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 4:17 PM
An actual scenario with has universal appeal bz of the universal appeal behind your lines. Regards
Andresen Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 11:51 AM
- Yes, "Childhood ends in a blink" ... a bit wistful to think about, Ilene - Lovely poem :) - hugs
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