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Black Umbrellas

December 13, 2012
By clarer BRONZE, Lemont, Illinois
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Looking up, she sees black umbrellas blowing in the wind
Under an expanse of gray cloudy nothingness
She feels the cold prick of raindrops on her legs
As she grips Mommy’s frozen hand
She doesn’t understand
Trails of tears trickle down pale cheeks
Of people she faintly recognizes
And the melodic staccato of rain on heavy hearts
Is only interrupted by the occasional sniffle
She tries to inquire about what is happening
But those worn, tear-stained faces only stare at the stone
Little does she know
Daddy’s not coming home tonight

© Terrin C., Humboldt, IA

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This piece describes the way death is perceived in a young child's mind.
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Bob23 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 18 2012 at 8:51 am
Bob23 BRONZE, Lemont, Illinois
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Wow. Amazin poem. It was especially touching, since I read it just days after the Newtown shooting. This is how a child may have gone to a best friends funeral. Please see some of my work.
AnnaFofana GOLD said...
on Dec. 17 2012 at 3:07 pm
AnnaFofana GOLD, Wausau, Wisconsin
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That was really good that almost made me cry.
Nikki1559 SILVER said...
on Dec. 17 2012 at 12:43 pm
Nikki1559 SILVER, Hillsboro, North Dakota
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Totaly awsome! I almost cried!
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 17 2012 at 11:58 am
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Vey sad and tragic. I'm very impressed.
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on Dec. 16 2012 at 11:32 pm
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I totally agree, its a good poem, usually children know no such thing as death. It was amazing! Please view mine. Thank You.
TheSkyOwesMeRain GOLD said...
on Dec. 16 2012 at 10:54 pm
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Touching, because it is from the perspective of a child discussing something that children are not normally aware of or exposed to. (did that make any sense?) I loved it :')