DREAM CHILD

Cherry

By Linda Wigzell Cress

Thu, 25 Jul 2013
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In the half-light of my waking dream
I saw a little girl who came
And sat upon my husband’s knee.
Blonde curly hair –
As of my own – but not known by me.
That I could love her, I am sure, yet -
I do not know her name,
She smiles so sweetly, does not speak.
Is this my child who once was there –
But who I never met?
Or is this a grandchild soon to be?
Things are not always what they seem.

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Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
A thought-provoking poem, Linda, indeed. Tina

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Thanks for reading and commenting Tina. Have a lovely day. Linda

Linda

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Thanks for picking the cherries for me Eds. I am delighted. Linda

Linda

Submitted by scratch on
A very good poem Linda. I really like the way you take the reader on your recollection journey but crucially (in my opinion) you don't provide answers in terms of your assuredness of the events. That for me is what lifts this whole piece to a different level. It's a blinder. Well done.

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Thanks so much Scratch. I was unsure of this one myself. So glad you liked it. Linda

Linda

Submitted by VeraClark on
The uncertainty and the vulnerability of the child's identity pack a mean, emotional punch! A strong poem, Linda, that made my eyes salt up.

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Thanks Vera, I am glad this hit the spot. Linda

Linda

Submitted by K-Burgin on
Haunting. I'm (obviously) no expert on poetry, but I enjoyed this tremendously.

 

Submitted by blighters rock on
Compact, visual and full of enquiry. There's more to life than this constant breathing game

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Thank you K Burgin. And I don't think anyone is actually an expert on poetry! Your opinion is very welcome. Linda

Linda

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Hi Blighters. Thanks for your interesting comment. So true! Linda

Linda

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
A beautiful and mysterious poem to cherish Linda. Almost haunting in fact. I enjoyed reading and thank you for sharing. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Thank you Jenny, I'm happy you caught the atmosphere I wanted to convey. Linda

Linda

Submitted by Denzella on
Hello Linda, This is one that makes the reader think. It has an elusive quality. MOya
 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Thanks for reading and commenting Moya. Linda

Linda

Submitted by pikeruk on

It's amazing how some writers can squeeze amost a lifetime into a few lines - you are one of those writers Linda. It's an excelent poem that should be published. thanks.

egards

Terry

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Hi Terry.  Thanks for a lovely comment.  I'm so glad you enjoyed this.

Linda