"Don't" appears to be one of the most frequent words the average small child hears.


Blossom

Don't!--little boy, don't lose that smile
that stretches all the way across your face--
Don't!--don't ever trade your pacifier for a gun!

Don't!--do not forget the joy of small hands and
strong, sturdy little feet--
Don't!--lose the echo of your first steps pattering across the mat!

Little boy, don't!--don't lose that laughter
that has the power to brighten a day--
Don't!--don't ever forget the joy you find in living!

On the other hand, little boy, DO.
DO grow taller, stronger--older--
Let your wisdom guide you,
let it blossom; you cannot stay a little boy:

Because, the world needs you,
and the man you will become.



Words by WildGoose
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Written on 2008-04-19 at 20:36

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MiVidaDeEpílogos.
this makes me feel all warm and cute inside :)
2008-04-20


normalil
Never had kids myself Wildgoose, but your words make me laugh as I remember my nephews and nieces when young! Yes, "don't" was the most frequent word in my vocabulary!
The positive side of your poem is wonderful. Well done.
2008-04-19


Elle The PoetBay support member heart!
I have three sons - my two eldest who are twins, were a two man demolition team when they were small! Yet they're great now - show far more sense than their mother - I think, they have turned into beautiful men - but then I am biased - enjoyed this poem - and remember saying don't!

Elle x
2008-04-19