Yesterday, we breathed the softest pains.
My child, she wept near unseen stains
while watching animation’s plot:
A web-fed mother’s power drains.
And I, by chance, those feelings caught
as silent tears – the purest draught
of love in flow from heartwards bend
to mend another’s broken lot.
What subtle joy, with this amend :
I see this empathy’s portend –
a gracious life from my descend
will bear this strength to man’s ascend!
(Submitted for OpenLinkNight at dVersePoets)
MarinaSofia said:
What a coincidence – yesterday I watched Coraline with my boys. My elder one was suitably horrified, but the younger was seduced by the Other Mother’s creation. Button Eyes seemed like a small price to pay…
And then I worried about my own power and whether anyone can live up to my expectations…
But, coming back to your poem, these lines resonated with me especially:
‘the purest draught
of love in flow from heartwards bend
to mend another’s broken lot.’
brian miller said:
nice. hey long time no see man…i think that engendering empathy in ourselves and our kids is huge…and compassion…because i think for many it has been lost…
Tony Maude said:
Looks like Coraline’s going to have to be added to my ever-growing pile of books I intend to read ….
Ruth said:
beautifully written, the perfect form for your poem – i haven’t yet seen the movie or read the book, but will look for it now
Ken Higginson said:
Good use of words, rhyme, and meter. The mood seems almost a bit melancholy. Haven’t seen the film but i’ll put it on the list.