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A Gust of Air on Labor Day
by James Shammas (Age: 44)
copyright 03-08-2005
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Age Rating: 10 to 127

 
My boy stands outside, under a tree,
limbs sprouting long and high,
reaching far and wide, while

Grandma sits inside the home,
the nasal cannula rushing air
to small, scarred, and tired lungs.

The wind lifts him, gets him
jumping, reaching and stretching
for perfectly green leaves,

and her,
reaching, pleading and teething
for creamed corn and pureed peas.

He runs to Dad with his prize,
Then throws it away.

She stares into a nurse's eyes,
Then spits on her tray.

Both are left empty,
Then rest for the day.


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02-23-2006 Richard Reed Jr    

I agree whole-heartedly with Brian, this was a gripping poem. Like a moving picture capturing the realness of life.

Bravo my friend and Congrats,

Rich
02-23-2006 Brian Dickenson    

Once again a wonderful insight into human nature.
Also a worthy winner of Davids competition.

As one who is only to aware of growing old, I can fully understand the interplay.
One day that boy will be the grandmother, so to speak.
Brian.
02-20-2006 Deborah Thomas    

what a stark difference, isn't it? youth and old age.. all part of growing up.. and to be in the middle of it all..
04-09-2005 Michelle Ackmann    

This was amazing. I love how you tied in the grandma in the beginning to the young boy in the middle because in the end one becomes a child. I loved it! Great job!
03-28-2005 Lucy Suzume Q.    

Awwwww, this is a very sad poem, but it's good!!!!!!
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