The innocence of childhood
Staying young21 total reviews
Comment from TAB_that's me
I think it is lost with so many these days in so many ways. It is sorrowful. An excellent poem dip. Great rhyming couplets.
teresa
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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I think it is lost with so many these days in so many ways. It is sorrowful. An excellent poem dip. Great rhyming couplets.
teresa
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Wow a six thankyou so much. It's much appreciated
dip
Comment from patcelaw
There are children who had their innocence taken form them at an early age, through abuse. Both sexual and physical abuse can take it from them. The Bible says that a person who abuses a child would be better off, if he had a millstone hung around his neck and dropped into the ocean. I thing child abuse should be dealt mush more harshly in the courts than it is today. Patricia
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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There are children who had their innocence taken form them at an early age, through abuse. Both sexual and physical abuse can take it from them. The Bible says that a person who abuses a child would be better off, if he had a millstone hung around his neck and dropped into the ocean. I thing child abuse should be dealt mush more harshly in the courts than it is today. Patricia
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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I certainly agree with your sentiments Pat thanks for sharing
dip
Comment from Pantygynt
This is a lovely idea and well expressed as well. We are all desperate to grow up but not actually to have the process accelerated by circumstance. What a shame our youth is wasted on us, because we were too young to appreciate it. That, by the way, is a paraphrase of something Bernard Shaw once said or wrote.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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This is a lovely idea and well expressed as well. We are all desperate to grow up but not actually to have the process accelerated by circumstance. What a shame our youth is wasted on us, because we were too young to appreciate it. That, by the way, is a paraphrase of something Bernard Shaw once said or wrote.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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"Youth is wasted on the young" was that the one or was it Mark Twain who said that I'm only guessing lol
thanks as always Panty for the positive review
dip
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Dip Do you mean I have to grow up? Never always a kid at heart except when I have to be adult LOL. I often reflect on my childhood and those wonderful days of freedom and innocence growing up in Australia and how we used to be outside all the time playing and amusing ourselves Certainly no technology in my day .I look at my Grandchildren and how differently they are brought up give me my childhood anyday. a good poem Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Hi Dip Do you mean I have to grow up? Never always a kid at heart except when I have to be adult LOL. I often reflect on my childhood and those wonderful days of freedom and innocence growing up in Australia and how we used to be outside all the time playing and amusing ourselves Certainly no technology in my day .I look at my Grandchildren and how differently they are brought up give me my childhood anyday. a good poem Cheers Christine
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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You are so right chrissy I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the great review.
dip
Comment from Boogienights
This is a lovely poem and the words ring true. I often wish I could go back to being young again, when life was simpler and everyday held new wonders. Kids today grow up too fast.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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This is a lovely poem and the words ring true. I often wish I could go back to being young again, when life was simpler and everyday held new wonders. Kids today grow up too fast.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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You are so right boogie, they certainly do grow up to fast.
Thanks for commenting much appreciated
dip
Comment from closetpoetjester
I agree mate. They grow up so quickly these days. Hard to shape them with innocence when they have the internet and social media hype like you tube to aspire to.
God help them all
A great effort, nicely rhymed and with a heartfelt and genuine message
Px
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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I agree mate. They grow up so quickly these days. Hard to shape them with innocence when they have the internet and social media hype like you tube to aspire to.
God help them all
A great effort, nicely rhymed and with a heartfelt and genuine message
Px
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Thanks so much for this positive review. I always appreciate your comments
xdip
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A heartwarming write and it is sad to know that some children grow up too quickly because of adults who harm them. Beautifully rhymed as always, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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A heartwarming write and it is sad to know that some children grow up too quickly because of adults who harm them. Beautifully rhymed as always, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Thankyou so much Dolly much appreciated
dip
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hello Dip. Sometimes I wonder if I was ever a child. I can relate to this fine piece of writing as when you don't remember if you did or didn't have childhood, does it mean you never did? Great write. xoxo deborah
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Hello Dip. Sometimes I wonder if I was ever a child. I can relate to this fine piece of writing as when you don't remember if you did or didn't have childhood, does it mean you never did? Great write. xoxo deborah
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Thankyou so much Deb I know what you mean
dip
Comment from jenintorre
Hi Dip. Lovely poem. Lovely picture. I agree entirely about the innocence of childhood.
Just one thing. The line "has not experienced the wonder etc." I think is far too long and stops the flow. How about "never having the chance to dance with the moon" Just my opinion. Take are. Jen.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Hi Dip. Lovely poem. Lovely picture. I agree entirely about the innocence of childhood.
Just one thing. The line "has not experienced the wonder etc." I think is far too long and stops the flow. How about "never having the chance to dance with the moon" Just my opinion. Take are. Jen.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Yeah I revisited it and removed some prepositions. Thanks for the great review
dip
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Read it. Cool.
Comment from frierajac
This is a time honored sentiment and who could not fail to appreciate it? I enjoyed
the dreamy one more, and I wonder if you could make this one more expansive by including the concept or the word of 'wonder'?
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reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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This is a time honored sentiment and who could not fail to appreciate it? I enjoyed
the dreamy one more, and I wonder if you could make this one more expansive by including the concept or the word of 'wonder'?
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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I did mention the wonder of dancing with the moon? lol
Thanks so much Frier much appreciated
dip
