INQUISITIVE CHILD

Daddy please tell me,
Only I'm worried can't you see.
You said mummy's in heaven,
Only daddy how did mummy get there?
Mummy forgot her purse.
Did someone else pay her fare?
Daddy I don't mean to fuss,
Did mummy take a taxi or a bus.
Only daddy mummy forgot to pack,
Doesn't that mean mummy's coming back.
I know daddy you said mummy
Doesn't need to take anything to heaven,
But how will mummy get in? Daddy
Mummy forgot her passport!




Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2023-10-20 at 01:34

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Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
Ahh, my heart. What a wonderful yet sad poem. You have expressed a child's voice here well
2023-10-22


D G Moody The PoetBay support member heart!
Out of the mouths of children come the unanswered questions. A good poem Alan
2023-10-21


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
Truthfully, in many respects as incomprehensible to an adult let alone a child. Your poem beautifully highlights the innocent thinking of a child who has last a parent. The incredulity of an adult is more about suddenness usually. Great write, Alen
Blessings, Allen
2023-10-20


Uncle Meridian The PoetBay support member heart!
Oh, Alan. So poignant, even heart-rending. But beautifully depicted.
2023-10-20