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Toy Phonograph

Tiny phonograph with a small turntable, Her child toy that lights up her eyes. As it spins and turns with its now blurred label., It plays the songs in Mother Goose guise. She becomes mesmerized, unable to leave. Her sight is fixed on the round plate. Has it become magic? What can she believe? Quiet time's gift is parent's placate. One day it happens! Rising up from the floor, Songbird machine, made to enthrall, Lisps forth a sad song as it floats out the door. Hushing her thoughts, she looks at the wall

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Paige Hind

Date: 1/31/2024 12:45:00 PM

Has a haunting 'tune' to this poem. It's just beautiful.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/31/2024 12:52:00 PM

Thank you very much.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/25/2024 11:59:00 AM

We had a 78 RPM toy turntable and cabinet when I was a kid. It was magic. I think of the machine either being broken or being removed to make way for something else. We do get attached to these things and memories. Ours was light blue and played songs about Davey Crocket and some other songs related to Roy Rogers. We used to make it run too fast or too slow to be even funnier and put balloons and things on the records to see what would happen. Sad how we lose these things, but memories remain.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/25/2024 11:58:00 PM

If remembering brings back good memories, it is good. Children get attached to their stuff. I wonder if it's the start of handling money? Best wishes.

Bill Baker

Date: 1/23/2024 5:09:00 PM

"It's magic, it's magic", she says! I like your storytelling skills, Hilda, and you put it into poetic form. Well done, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/23/2024 6:53:00 PM

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my trial balloon of a poem centered on a child. Mother Goose strikes again.

David Fisher

Date: 1/23/2024 4:45:00 PM

Such a cool story! At first I was slow to understand the last stanza, but enjoyed the magical finale.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/23/2024 4:49:00 PM

Thank you. It's good to hear from you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/22/2024 6:47:00 PM

Wow! I am transfixed. ~ Enchanted, gw

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 7:06:00 PM

I'm honored you liked my poem. Thank you.

Howard Kerr

Date: 1/22/2024 8:50:00 AM

A haunting narrative permeates this work. The child and their perceptions at an early stage are critical. I enjoyed reading your fairy tale rhyme immensely Howard Kerr

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 9:19:00 AM

Thank you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/22/2024 8:31:00 AM

descriptive and creative poem, Hilda. I appreciate the underlying tone and message at the end. Well executed...have a splendid day, Sara

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 9:19:00 AM

Thanks.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/22/2024 1:21:00 AM

Loved your fiction. Very imaginative.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 2:02:00 AM

Thank you.

Karen Jones

Date: 1/22/2024 12:13:00 AM

Very creative and engaging. It is amazing to look through the eyes of a child isn’t it?

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 12:41:00 AM

Thank you for reading this poem. I'm glad you liked it.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/21/2024 11:03:00 PM

What a deep write. Your storytelling skills are on point, while also maintaining a poetic cadence and eloquence throughout in a very heartfelt manner and moving flow. Pleasure always reading your work dear hilda. You are truly talented and has a voice of your own which is impressive in a world that imitates others you remain authentic and poetically just yourself’ i admire that

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/22/2024 12:30:00 AM

Thanks again. I send hugs and happiness your way.