Childhood's end

by Larry Chamberlin   Jun 23, 2011


My love for you, child,
is boundless as the sea
but your red tide actions
suffocate my trust;
feelings rise belly up;
all I know is dead water.
Not even faith glimmers
hope of life beyond
this killing zone.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Cinnamonspice

    This is the first I have read of yours, but won't be the last. Excellent wording

  • 12 years ago

    by nouriguess

    One of my favorites ever written by you, Sir Larry :)

    well-done!

  • 12 years ago

    by abracadabra

    Is this about your daughter getting her first period? Apologies if it isn't.

    Some nice writing.

  • 12 years ago

    by Yakari Gabriel

    Waw......just waw.. How can such a tiny piece hold so much ..I don't even know how to say it..so much emotions...so much melancholy..what you've done here...is amazing..defently going to my favorites...<3

  • 12 years ago

    by Sunshine

    Omg....def. nominated...weelll done..amazing work. AM speechlessss...very deep..

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