Stine Writing and Miniatures

Poetics: Left in the Lurch

Poetics: Left in the Lurch
https://dversepoets.com/2024/05/14/poetics-left-in-the-lurch/

Using the poems as examples, write your own in the voice of one who has been stood up in no uncertain terms on a meaningful occasion.

How many years does it take to heal
from the hurt that is inflicted
upon the young hearts?
How many friends does it take to start
the party and have fun?
How many times do you have to remember
to ask about their appearance?
Luckily, young children don’t remember
every little hurt
when they are loved.
They find joy in the decorations that still exist.
They find comfort in the food prepared.
They don’t see the tears roll down my cheeks.
Instead,
I was able to replace every broken feeling
with a bit of innocent love.
Happiness is the event to focus on.
Love is the only guest you need to invite.

©2024 CBialczak

14 comments

  9. Oh how this brought a lump to my throat! A parent’s perspective and a child’s, both influenced by love, one seeking to cushion the blow and the other cushioned by it. Your rhetorical questions at the beginning set it up so well, Christine, the rawness, the protective motions, and then this beautiful line like a jewel held aloft: “I was able to replace every broken feeling/with a bit of innocent love” — brings it all home again to the “only guest” that matters. Beautifully written. 💖

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