What Facinates Me

What fascinates me is 
seeing a child ride a bike 
after many falls.
It shows if you keep at 
something,
you will eventually get it.

Or seeing a baby bird soaring 
high in the sky.
Because they understood they
were born to fly.

The thing that really moves 
me is seeing a toddler take 
their first steps.
It takes courage to believe 
you can walk if you never have.

Lastly, it moves me to the core 
when I see young  children 
playing, 
before they're told(taught)
they were different.
At this stage of their young 
lives embody what being 
colorblind truly means.




* I didn't write this for the contest; however, the prompt inspired me.



05-16-2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 2/2/2023 5:42:00 PM
Love it, I wish I had a video of my son on his first bike ride, he got on before I knew it, had training wheels but down the hill he went into a tree : ). Amen so much wisdom and knowledge in your poem, love it
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Date: 6/6/2022 3:44:00 PM
Precious poem, Alexis. What fascinates me is to see a child notice another child. They are crying are hurt or just look lonely. The first child goes over and gives the other child a big hug. Melts my heart. Love is a fascinating thing to observe. Smiles and Blessings my friend, Bill
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Date: 5/27/2022 9:32:00 AM
Did you ever enter this one ? I still love it!
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Date: 6/6/2022 3:46:00 PM
No I didn’t enter it. The contest is closed and judged:-) Alexis
Date: 5/22/2022 7:15:00 AM
Aexis, a truly cute well penned write with topics chosen that I also care about. Hope you are well dear Alexis, saw your soupmail thank-you my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 5/20/2022 4:56:00 PM
well, you really should enter it in the contest. It's a lot more poetic than mine turned out. Awesome.
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Date: 5/20/2022 11:01:00 AM
Your poetic words remind me of childhood, and also watching my children persist in something hard until they get it right. The Will is a fascinating thing! Nicely written, Alexis! :)
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Date: 5/18/2022 4:57:00 PM
Alexis, you have woven together some compelling metaphors for virtues to pursue: perseverance, knowing who you are, courage, and a colorblind attitude towards humanity. A wonderful tapestry of thoughtful poetry, my friend. I hope you are having a wonderful day ~ John
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Date: 5/18/2022 12:33:00 PM
It seems you have a deep appreciation for childhood and innocence, wish we could reman that way forever, Alexis, well done
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Date: 5/18/2022 6:45:00 AM
An inspiring poem that focuses on life. Of how things should follow God's divine law! Wonderfully done, dearest, Alexis! Hugs xxx
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Date: 5/18/2022 4:05:00 AM
Truly fascinating facts, Alexis, a child always has that sense of innocent wonder which interests us:)
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Date: 5/17/2022 4:35:00 PM
All of the things mentioned in this fascinating poem, fascinate me as well. A beautiful verse, Alexis. :)
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Date: 5/17/2022 4:19:00 PM
always a joy to be fasinated by children.
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Date: 5/17/2022 11:47:00 AM
The most beautiful sight to my eyes is seeing in someone's eyes that they, "get it" that they really understand something! Well said and done, Alexis! Aloha!
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Date: 5/17/2022 5:04:00 AM
Truly inspiring, Alexis. Why don't you enter your poem for the contest? Deserves to be read and appreciated by many at the site! Love ~ Mala
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Date: 5/17/2022 5:01:00 AM
WOW! So very meaningful poem you wrote Alexis. A FAVE from me for the deep message you convey in every stanza.
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:04:00 AM
So true Alexis, children are metaphorically Color blind, until told different, I totally get your message, cheers David
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Date: 5/17/2022 1:20:00 AM
Beautiful things that I think would inspire us all Alexis. Have a great week. Tom
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Date: 5/16/2022 10:12:00 PM
Great contrasts
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