In the back of the charm-box, in a sack, the baby
canines and incisors are mostly chaff,
by now, split kernels and acicular down, no
whole utensils left: half
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i like how here, as in other poems by olds, she turns her gaze on things domestic. besides the charm of the child's note, the poem is dense with vivid description which reminds me in its craft of sylvia plath. cool! -gk
A writer can write about anything and turn it into an extraordinary event for every one who reads it. That is superb writing abilities at work to be able to do that with teeth! ! !
What else does a child want but to dream. Though technology is now taking over all of the simple sweetness from childhood. Written beautifully taking me back.
Sharon, such an interesting write.. congrats for bring selected... a big 19+++
Stunning work. Nothing more need be said accept, thx for posting this charmer.: -)))
Shooting-Star, Rosy Fairy Lantern, Cream Sacs, Sugar Scoop.....great!