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Let Them Kick Dirt

I wandered through

a schoolground today

filled with little people

playing, laughing, oblivious bliss

I saw a child

laying in dirt

having leaves and bark

kicked upon her

I stopped, gently telling

the child to cease kicking.

The group froze and looked

like I was Authority.

“She won’t let me play”

said the kicker of dirt.

The other responded

the game was for two, never three

I spoke to them, and

solved their problems.

Their tiny faces angled upwards

listening...attending my words

I wondered why

they cared what I said,

or even listened to me

at all.

As I left them,

knowing they watched, I realised

I would not be accepted, and

to them, I am old.

I am a grown-up.

A force, a knowledge

Of unfathomable years

Like their parents and teachers.

So I looked mirrorward

And saw circles of darkness

Beneath myopic brown eyes

Saw folds of skin they call wrinkles

A real-bodied woman

Full breasts, broad shoulders

A waist the same height

As the tops of their heads.

How silly to be shocked

By this daily vision

I have obviously ignored

Since... I don’t know when.

Damn kids.

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On Wednesday December 21st, 2005, James_the_Saint (132) writes:

Oh...this is quite true but so disheartening, but you put it so lovely.

On Wednesday January 26th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

*volumes doing so..just know,that I love this.And will be reaing it again..

On Wednesday January 26th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

'How silly to be shocked By this daily vision I have obviously ignored Since... I don't know when. Damn kids.'..Theres something I adore so much about this poem,but..I won't attempt to explain properly,for fear I will take up valumes doing so..just,know t

On Wednesday January 26th, 2005, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

This..really mad me smile.I remember reading it before and..I was surprised to see I hadn't commented before until I started writing this and remembered how rubbish I am at leaving worthy comments on anything..

On Tuesday May 4th, 2004, Guttercat (35) writes:

reminds me of a piece I wrote long ago... the tragic loss of innocence & youth... *sigh* but dang kids never listen no more nowadays...

On Thursday April 8th, 2004, An Expired Member (31) writes:

*chuckles* classic. for answers, tinypeople look up, to you. you look straight to the mirror, at you. i notice old people spend a lot of time looking down at children. maybe it's just because their backs are bent.

On Tuesday March 30th, 2004, Mistress Morbid (594) writes:

Oh wow.....I have not come to this point of realization, but this sure kicks me in the ass, and reminds me of things to come. Thank you. -Morb

On Thursday March 18th, 2004, Lynaes (1128) writes:

Absolutely amazing! Such a unique, intelligent, elegant piece. So true. Loved it, the last line was awesome. Amazing work, so lovely. -L

On Friday March 5th, 2004, BoldSolitude (277) writes:

ohhh, childood lost. Now we are the source of knowledge when we still feel as if we know nothing at all. Getting older sucks, I refuse to accept the fact that I'm an adult, I don't feel that old???

On Wednesday February 25th, 2004, Urban Shipwreck (985) writes:

I love it when the kids point and laugh when I snowboard. Rubber-boned bastards. ~Ship!

On Friday February 20th, 2004, An Expired Member (11) writes:

What a nice write Kids can be so unfair to other kids.Keep on Rocking-gothGlam_rocker *hugs* :)

On Thursday February 19th, 2004, Bakkhus Unbound (1105) writes:

Nice lips, ''oblivious bliss' ... subtle tears, 'Of unfathomable years' ... past yards inward, 'So I looked mirrorward' ... 'damn kids' Screw them! Such as life, still... whom we all are: damn kids. I suppose sometimes it takes a kid; this was a fun mome

On Thursday February 19th, 2004, Bakkhus Unbound (1105) writes:

... this was a fun moment, thNx. ... nice lips... shhh (just kiddin')... still, nice rocky horror'd lips ... 'damn kids.'

On Wednesday February 18th, 2004, _Andrew_ (298) writes:

lol, this was excellent, the beginning was kind of odd, but sticking it out it got more interesting, the ending was great.

On Saturday February 14th, 2004, LoneWolf (39) writes:

Sometimes kids are awfully strange... but they can be brilliant too if you look at em right. Great work! ~*~Lone Wolf~*~

On Wednesday February 11th, 2004, Twilight (2101) writes:

awesome write fox! i come across a new idea...a new realizatio being made...watchin gyou see who you are. and what people may percieve of you. bu tyou are an sweet person. i wouldve listened in a second!:)

On Tuesday February 10th, 2004, OLd SouL (837) writes:

I stay away from mirrors and walk on my knees. *shrugs* crap.. I'm old too. :::OLd

On Tuesday February 10th, 2004, knightmirror (424) writes:

thanks for sharing.beautiful write.

On Tuesday February 10th, 2004, DoctorAsh (506) writes:

Wow . A lovely script of realization . A rare and unique write this is, spitting cold pools of emotion into the reader's face as you step closer to the transcendance of personal recognition. A wise and knowledgable write. Wonderfully done. [D&A]

On Tuesday February 10th, 2004, AlluringDescent_darkbride (764) writes:

Hmm...yeah...amazing how old you get when you're not paying attention.

On Tuesday February 10th, 2004, suicideseason (2141) writes:

...awww...being old sucks...this was wonderful.all of your stuff is.write me more,please!!!:)tim

On Tuesday February 10th, 2004, purr_verse (1435) writes:

YAY! This is excellent!! "damn kids" indeed, hehheh...great ending. A beautifully insightful piece, though, truly. :) purr

On Tuesday February 10th, 2004, cre (508) writes:

Heh, this is a nice write, maybe because I relate to this alllll too well. Time marches on when we aren't looking, and when we do look it can be a shock . . btw, i LOVE rocky horror!

On Monday February 9th, 2004, Drea (930) writes:

i just poke them with sticks or throw rocks at them..lil bastids..heheh i love this.. i had the same thing happen to me about 2 days ago..where was the duct tape when i needed it.. ~Drea~

On Monday February 9th, 2004, capt_funguy (993) writes:

... get those kids to wash your car , it won't bother you so much . cast away this realization ... it's too soon - funguy

On Monday February 9th, 2004, Drifter (359) writes:

lol, this is wonderful. Favorite lol.

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