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Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

That is so deep for an 8-year old...loved it...

G. K. Allum's avatar

I know he’s mastered the art form already!

Eugenia P. Frankenberg πŸ₯€'s avatar

so much empathy and wisdom in this piece πŸ–€

G. K. Allum's avatar

The empathy is from my son

Dragoneye's avatar

Yes. In the simple mystery of what happens journeying from the mountains to the sea we can find our humanity isn't diminished with fewer years. Very compelling and encouraging. Thank you for this intimate sharing.

...and then one day...

G. K. Allum's avatar

And then one day…

The Plum Saga's avatar

Love this poem in a poem. Your son’s poem brought me peace!

G. K. Allum's avatar

It’s his actual poem, I’ve spent years trying to write something as simple.

Lewis LaCook's avatar

Beautiful work!

G. K. Allum's avatar

Thank you