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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Child


A small child, 
eyes sparkling with joy -
few possessions,
but a heart full of love.

Child,
I am humbled
by your gaze.

for Sumana's prompt at What's Going On -  to write a short poem expressing an image. 

14 comments:

  1. Little chidren can find happiness in very little. A good lesson.

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  2. The observer deserves much praise for recognizing and appreciating the treasure. Beautiful.

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  3. Beautiful! Especially the direct address to the child. Bravo! May those who feel humble change the world one child at a time.

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  4. What a touching photo to have discovered and interpreted with a great deal of love - Jae

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  5. A delightful image, and so touching, Sherry. Yes, humbled indeed.

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  6. Love portrayed in the innocence of a child

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  7. He, and others his size are precious. Nice find, Sherry

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  8. Oh what a gorgeous photo Yes these eyes sparkle Such innocence

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  9. This is so beautiful. Such a lesson from that little one.

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  10. A simple lesson in loving simplicity, lovingly crafted. Thank you.

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  11. The photo and your poem are heartfelt. Yes, indeed it is humbling.

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  12. Heartbreaking because the world has more than enough for every child to have everything it needs...and yet... :(

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