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Little Kate

Location: Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Birthday: September 13

Bio: When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. ~ Author Unknown

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MARCH 6, 2010 5:58AM

SAFE HAVEN

Rate: 4 Flag

Solitary silence he seeks

Away from the celebration of him

Kerfuffle and commotion

He does not covet

He retreats to the tree’s shady veil

Respite and relief silently welcomed

Detached and almost concealed

The wooden pony his dependable friend

Dappled light playfully dancing

Seclusion does not disappoint

Sanctuary, Shelter

Stay safe, oh beautiful child

Copyright © 2010 by K A Little

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Your words painted the perfect picture, just enough so that I could see the party and the child playing alone in my mind.

March 06, 2010 08:02 AM

Oh if only they could stay safe like that for the rest of their lives. Lovely poem and highly rated.

March 06, 2010 10:19 AM

Just lovely, and you used "kerfuffle" too! The Cat in the Hat wisely said: "It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how." Looks like this little one knows how.

March 06, 2010 11:25 AM

mamoore - Hi! I'm so glad it came through and so thrilled to have your feedback. Thank you.

Torman - Yes, if only. ... We can only do our best and the rest is out of our control. Thank you so much fo leaving me a comment.

Pilgrim - Hi there! Yes, each to his own ... for this little one, fun was never to be found in the usual places.

March 06, 2010 01:25 PM

Such awonderful pictiure you paint...and souch beautiful words you use to paint it.

March 10, 2010 12:52 AM

JD - Thank you for reading and your very kind words. Much appreciated.

March 10, 2010 04:49 PM

Beautiful and touching, and bonus points for using "kerfuffle!" I've been one a one-woman quest to spread it across America. I never heard it until I saw Little Britain....r...

March 10, 2010 08:25 PM

Audrey - Hi! Thanks for reading and leaving me a comment. Much appreciated. 'Kerfuffle' is an interesting word, isn't it? Good luck with your quest ... hope I've helped just a little!

March 10, 2010 10:21 PM

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