The prompt for What's Going On is Children
Like Sunlight in a Jar
They carry worlds behind their eyes,
magic reflected in sparkles.
Souls unclouded
by society’s gatekeepers.
Young hearts move in colourful places,
never separating them like adults do.
They gulp the world
like lemonade through straws.
Faces of delight,
running through sprinkles,
grasping bubbles,
dancing, singing.
Enchanted by stories,
captivated by imagination,
holding the secrets
of Little Red Riding Hood.
Their laughter
echoes the joy
buried within us,
like sunlight caught in a jar.
From the title to the ever delicious and charming imagery and story you have captured young life so well - Jae
ReplyDeleteSpeaking from experience I can vouch that this is very true. I will be outdoors with a group of children tomorrow. Sheer joy!
ReplyDeleteThey are truly "souls unclouded /by society's gatekeeper". You've captured their innocence, curiosity and joy in so many beautiful imagery. It's a delight to read the poem, Marja.
ReplyDeleteMuito lindo e as crianças e seus sorrisos, olhinhos brilhando ,inocentes e alegres nos fazem bem! beijos, chica
ReplyDelete...Marja, I wish they we could store sunshine in a jar to enjoy on a cloudy day!
ReplyDeleteI love this so much, especially that childlike spark that still lives within us "like sunlight in a jar." We need to hold on to that sense of wonder.
ReplyDeleteWow, just wow. I love these lines:
ReplyDelete"Their laughter
echoes the joy
buried within us,
like sunlight caught in a jar."
Oh, that we could all find a way to release our inner joy again....as children do! I enjoyed ther mention of Little Red Riding Hood, which brought back memories.
wonderful, blissful poem. I would have loved to end the poem with ....and I miss those days of my life and my child's life.
ReplyDeleteIncredible poem and imagery. Made me long for the days when my kids were young. We were so busy launching our carpet cleaning business, and I took some of that precious time for granted.
ReplyDelete"Souls unclouded
ReplyDeleteby society’s gatekeepers."
Amen. All your imagery is happy, and I love the sunshine in a jar "buried with in us." Yes, indeed! Beautiful poem.
Wat een prachtig gedicht. Onschuldige kinderen die nog helemaal openstaan voor het leven. Dat ze het met vertrouwen in liefde tegemoet mogen zien en altijd mogen blijven sprankelen.
ReplyDeleteLieve groet.
You have caught the spirit of children so well. Your title is perfect!
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