Kid stuff

by Melissa   Oct 16, 2009


I find it quite peculiar
the way you blow kisses in my hair
with such adolescent poise,
how they attach themselves, like dewdrops
to each strand
in a rash attempt to grow a notion
from mere breath and spittle

and I, like a dandelion
go poof and tear myself
from the only stem I've ever known
so that your wish
may rouse itself from slumber
and glisten just like morning dew

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  • 15 years ago

    by Angie

    Congrats on the WIN Melissa!! This write so deserves it and so do you, way to go!!

  • 15 years ago

    by Corinne

    Congratulations Melissa. A wonderful piece, as is all your work!

  • 15 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Congrats on the win.. very well deserved. Great imagery that drew the reader in and didnt let them stop reading. Interesting and unique write from you, well done. :]

  • 15 years ago

    by bhaskaryya

    One of the best I have read on this site.... Good work!

  • 15 years ago

    by Rachel RTVW

    Good play on words. Excellent imagery. This piece is clever and unique. Great job!

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