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Butterfly Lashes
by James Shammas (Age: 44)
copyright 07-25-2006


Age Rating: 4 to 127

 
I can only do this with my kid:
Face to face, I blink my eyes,
Brushing my lashes against his cheek--
Barely a touch, a tingle, a spark.
He laughs, I laugh; it doesn't seem to stop;
Like neither he nor I can control it; like it
Comes from another place-- a lost world,
Recalled, perhaps, because of him--
A realm I enter with tender steps,
Tentative, unsure, as if I need permission.

...And I know he'll want to do it back;
That I will shake and giggle too,
Overcoming that slight embarrassment:
That desperate and futile need to explain
Why we've named this after butterflies.




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09-06-2006 Nancy Pawley    

James, what a wonderful picture of innocencce and tender love you convey with this beautiful poem. Parent and child communication doesn't get better than this.
Nancy
08-25-2006 Richard Reed Jr    

The feeling known as priceless. It makes your whole world smile and suddenly you know without a doubt why you are alive. Your modern free style form was as excellent as the poem and it's sentiments. Thanks for the warm feelings.

Rich
08-01-2006 Roger Crique    

Ah, I think this is rich in texture and deep in emotion! I remember doing this with a woman I deeply loved, let alone with my own child. The feelings conveyed here are gratifying, child-like, exhilarating and very invigorating to me! I honestly love the way you build this piece, working your way to the excitement and wonder that children can bestow upon us grown-ups! You brought back wonderful memories and I thank you for it. There is so much drama, imagery and so much fluidity that I wish I could give you more, but I am limited to the five stars from PnP! Great write, James!
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