We watch a big blue tractor
rumble by, his small body
in my arms, straining to see more.
Wide eyes spot two cock pheasants
down by the gate,
he can’t wait;
his small hand grabs his mother’s
and they’re off on a hunt, and find pheasants,
swans, horses and boats –
and chickens!
We visit a petting farm, find more chickens,
frilly, multicoloured aliens,
feed some goats, cuddle a guinea pig,
I’m burning with amazing love – and it’s big.
Kim M. Russell, 20th October 2019
My response to Imaginary Garden with Real Toads Weekend Mini-Challenge: On Wonder, also linked to Poets United Poetry Pantry
After missing a few prompts while I had a wonderful time with my daughter and grandson, I’ve returned to the garden to a challenge, which asks us to contemplate awe, amazement, astonishment, wonder. Sherry would like us to share a moment, small or large, full of wonder.
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A poem so full of joy and wonder – children can teach us so much about enjoying the world
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Thank you, Jae.
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A proud grandmother’s poem. Sounds as if you had a wonderful day at the farm. Nice pic as well.
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Thank you, Rall. We had a great time at the farm and a wonderful week!
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You make me feel the delight!
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Thanks Rosemary!
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You’ve really captured the joy and adventure of childhood.
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Thank you so much.
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Oh yes indeed, the grandmother love IS big. Enjoy them, savor them, as these early childhood times pass all too soon!! I always enjoy your poetry, Kim. Glad to see you back!!
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Thank you, Mary, I’m happy to be back!
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Children are indeed wonder-ful. (K)
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It’s been a while since I had so much fun!
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I envy you these adventures… a child will always notice things that we have ceased to see.
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I’m so lucky, and I’m hoping for another grandchild. They make life brighter.
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The best way to experience wonder is through the eyes of a grandchild, so full of delight at their magical new world. I loved this!
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Thank you so much, Sherry!
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It is awesome see the world through the eyes of a child.
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It certainly is, Kerry!
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What a wonderful day. And I love thinking about how much these moments with his grandmother will always mean to him. Grandparents are the best!
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This is absolutely delightful! ❤️ I can feel the love and excitement in your words, Kim 😀
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Thank you, Sanaa! 🙂
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Lovely, Kim! This poem took me away from my freezing car to warm sunny fields 🙂
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Thank you, Viv! 🙂
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The eyes of a child – always a source of wonder!
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They are!
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Oh the enthusiasm children hold! It is wonderful to watch! Your memory in poetry is lovely Kim!
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Thank you, Carrie!
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Children are often our missing links to the real wonders of the world, eh?
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They are, Ron!
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Through the eyes of a child there is true wonder…
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Thank you!
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A beautifully sketched child centric piece. There are not enough of those, me thinks. Children really do put the joy in a day. And what a close … I love everything about this poem!
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Thank you so much, Wendy!
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The world is an adventure playground!
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It certainly is!
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WOW! I love this and the last line is beyond awesome.
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Thank you, Helen!
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