Ann Peck Poet Haibun

Wonder Awaits

A pink flower to smell, watch a red ball bounce, see
a clown, a puppy to embrace, a mother's smile.
A child laughs at each new discovery--all a mystery
To see the world through a child's eyes
would be like looking through an unchipped
glass and suddenly see ourselves before
we became time-worn and world-wise.
A new lesson we'd learn daily, canceling
those tired tries. Everyone would be a friend,
even a tiny, interesting bug: no exceptions.
Think about this: a child assumes the world
is wonderful and wants to give it a hug; while
we've become complacent and accept wonder
with a shrug.

                  enchantment is seen
            through the eyes of the children
                  we should open ours

June 6, 2022
for Like a Child contest
by Regina McIntosh

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Brian Sambourne July 27, 2022 at 7:38 PM I am much partial to poems that celebrate childhood. So much of the wonder of youth is lost as we age. Congratulations on a celebratory write. Brian

Sam Kauffman July 21, 2022 at 10:38 AM Congratulations Ann! It is truly one of life's challenges to continue to live in the enchantment of wonder that a child so easily sees and then gracefully re-educates us about if we will but open our eyes and hearts! Thank you for this beautiful poem. Blessings of wonder and awe to you!

Paula Goldsmith July 21, 2022 at 7:37 AM Congratulations on this win. Your "WONDER AWAITS" is a beautiful write. Today, be blessed with your win.............

Christuraj Alex July 21, 2022 at 3:46 AM "a mystery To see the world through a child's eyes" - True. Congratulations!

Regina Mcintosh July 21, 2022 at 2:30 AM Love this! Congrats on your win in the contest. God bless you, Love, Gina Ann Peck July 23, 2022 at 9:56 AM Thank you for getting us to look at childhood and children again. Loved your contest!

Swetha Vangaveti June 8, 2022 at 8:13 PM Wah!! I have no words to say! Amazingly done. My fave!! Ann Peck June 9, 2022 at 7:56 AM Thank you so much, Swetha!

Anne E Sangster - K June 8, 2022 at 1:19 PM So, so true Ann. We need to recapture our childhood. A wonderful poem as seen through the eyes of children. Beautifully written my friend :-) Ann Peck June 9, 2022 at 7:55 AM Thank you, dear friend. Have a wonderful week :

James Marshall Goff June 6, 2022 at 9:33 AM Lovely Ann! I remember, promising myself as a young teen...always keep this feeling of wonder everyday, as I aged...not easy! tho I've tried so hard! I have a vulnerable personality, been taken advantage of numerous times, always trying to catalogue experiences, am 66 now..still learning...but still holding that belief, with awareness! Ann Peck June 6, 2022 at 2:54 PM Thank you, James, for your heartfelt comments. I've also been taken advantage of, and each time am so mad at myself for not learning :) It's good that you still retain a feeling of wonder at our world. Take care.