Child's Gift ( Senryu by Maya and Kiko)

by Ingrid   May 13, 2009


A brittle daisy
pressed between faded pages
token of his love

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  • 9 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Hello Ingrid,

    I thought I would read back and I discovered this gem.

    A brittle daisy
    ^
    A simple flower, some may say a weed flower. This flower is beautiful and in its simple form is elegant. Choosing this brittle one. I see a elegant flower with petals slightly crumpled and not perfect. Already this reader cares for this flower, an under dog so to speak.

    pressed between faded pages
    ^
    The fact that the lover of this trophy. I assume a trophy of their lover has carefully preserved this 'weed' in between pages is testament of their love. A nurturing love. The pages are faded, so this picture is of a love that once was, or still is and the lover is merely reflecting on this happy memory - much like, looking back on an old family album where the pictures have faded yellow. They are simply the best pictures I have. Old memories seem to be the sweetest.

    token of love
    ^
    true to the Senryu form - this last line is the culmination of the previous two. A token of love. In this poem an etched memory of love from the past. This past concept allows this reader to assume the back story.

    Great collaboration by brilliant writers.

    take care ((hugs)) xx

  • 15 years ago

    by anand singh

    These are little keepsakes of the heart that brings back beautiful memories to one's mind.
    Short but sweet and effective write.
    keep up the good work my friend.
    Paul...

  • 15 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    You two are something, you sure write a beautiful collab, nice work! Great description and visuals, you captured my attention and I wante more!

    5/5 from me, keep writing forever and always...

    ~MaryAnne

  • 15 years ago

    by Robert Gardiner

    Nicely Done!!!

  • 15 years ago

    by mandy

    Short and sweet! Nicely written, 5/5.

    -mandy :)