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life lived
by Charlie Morganhe held sunshine in his cupped palms.
at 4yrs. old, you can do that.
opening his hands, he allows
it to break free, bathe the world.
he will only be able to do this
for a few years; at 10 yrs. old
he'll have matters of great
consequence to deal with:
science fair, homework, Susie.
then a quiet, few years later
he'll see his friends look down
lamenting how 'natural he looks.'
his cupped hands holding sunshine.
05/05/2009 Posted on 05/05/2009
Copyright © 2026 Charlie Morgan
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 05/05/09 at 05:11 PM That third stanza packs quite a punch. Reminds me of the D.H. Lawrence poem Rollings posted in the forum. I hope my stilled and quieted heart will be holding that sunshine, at the end, my friend. |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 05/05/09 at 05:29 PM This is a beautiful read. A child can see and feel what we adults ignore. I could see the 4 yr old boy cupping his hands full of sunshine, and at 10, letting it go. This piece is beautiful- as seen through the eyes of an innocent child. Thank you for this. |
| Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 05/05/09 at 06:52 PM That's a great last stanza, and it absolutely, completely works with the rest of the piece. |
| Posted by Maude Curtis on 05/05/09 at 07:27 PM Nice write, Charlie. I hope I can hold the sunshine clear though to the end.
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| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 05/05/09 at 07:29 PM All the material worries gone. That is the 4yr old. That is the body without the years scratching at the edges. But, Charlie, love, I see the sunshine in you all the time. You're not dead yet, darling guy! |
| Posted by Kris Mara on 05/06/09 at 05:28 PM beautiful (that's all I can say) |
| Posted by Nanette Bellman on 05/07/09 at 03:51 AM Charlie, I love the poems you write about your grandson. They really brighten my day and are quite touching. |
| Posted by Laurie Blum on 05/08/09 at 07:10 PM Such a lovely poem ....life moves so fast doesn't it! Grab some of that sunshine and keep it in your pocket for a rainy day. |
| Posted by Tony Young on 05/09/09 at 09:30 PM So the Morgan's have a monopoly on the sunshine?
Thats where it's been...This should be titled "living life"...That Susie line sure made me smile Charlie... A big THANK YOU for this one,
it's lovely... |
| Posted by Clara Mae Gregory on 05/12/09 at 01:22 AM What more can I add? I am just another fan of yours who appreciates your wonderful poems....and this is just one more example.I enjoyed reading this much! Thanks, Charlie |
| Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 05/12/09 at 06:57 PM This is a bit of pure bliss, Chaz. Tender, yet haunting, in a good way. Seems while we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is. Thanks. |
| Posted by Tony Whitaker on 05/15/09 at 03:37 AM SO MUCH said in so few brilliant lines! As always, a winner Charlie! |
| Posted by Colleen Sperry on 05/16/09 at 10:39 AM this is amazing ! |
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