Don’t ask me why the stars shine high above
And don’t ask me why little kittens purr
Don’t ask me why there’s such a thing as love
Little daughter I can never be sure
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Don’t ask me why rain patter sounds so nice
And don’t ask me why soft evening winds blow
Don’t ask me why we see rainbows in ice
Little daughter, some things I’ll never know
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Don’t ask me why some are quick to make fists
And don’t ask me why our earth is blood stained
Do not ask me why such unkindness exists
Little one, pain can never be explained
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… Daughter don’t ask me what your life will be
… Sweetie pie, life keeps cruel secrets from me
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Sam Spinelli
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Oooh I like your sonnet Sam. A theme that people will probably only truly understand if they are also parents! Blessing and burden both perhaps.
Wow, the title is weaved into every line of yours. Beautiful!
Adorkable...and the poem isn't too bad, either!
I loved how you took the inquisitiveness of a child's questions and offered a bit more until the responses went to a darker reality that she will one day come to know. Nice work with the cadence and overall flow with the rhymes. 🍻
This is beautifully wonderful Sam. I love the sincerity and honesty. Your photo is beautiful and the little girl is a cutie pie!