A child is playing in his backyard
Where the entire world resides in his imagination
He feels safe and sound even when he dreams
Of combating beasts and demons
Lurking behind rose bushes
He know he can defeat a great evil
Over the fence
Hiding in his neighbor’s dog house
Next to a mighty oak tree
Where dark creatures perch over his kingdom
Waiting to pounce down
And tear his body to pieces
He wants to burst out and make an offensive
Climb over the fence and attack
As he makes the cry of the warrior
His father walks out
“Son, what are you doing?
Get back in here
Never trespass on our neighbor’s space”
At this point the boy realizes
Fences rarely prevent others
From intruding upon your space
Fences are for us, to make us feel secure. No, they don't keep anything out. They are just one more thing we have to take care of and maintain. They imprison and separate us. It's ironic to me that as the world becomes more global, we become more provincial and secluded in our own worlds. Sorry to ramble, Jude. Good write...
Blimey... now I've got NatB's "Wild Horses" playing as I'm reviewing this one - you gotta download that album! Just don't believe it! I'll wrap up and let her say it for me... well, kind of - some of it, anyway: not all of it!!! What's got into me... it must be Monday... and "hiding in his neighbour's dog house" - reminds me of Spike the Bulldog in Fred Quimby's Tom And Jerry cartoons - "Dat's ma boi!" Sounds like there's more than a few of us here who have some serious breaking out and breaking loose to do... or is it just me? Perspective, Jude?! Don't make me laugh... think I have lost it completely... !! K xx
Wow I was just writting something about how adults snuff out a childs imagination So I am right with you on this
it goes beyond the fence keeping them in It keeps the wonder of outside from entering and set limits too early in life
it is a wonder why so many never achieve what they dream of
Ok I kind of rambled on here but this poem really got to me
A child's imagination should never be held in abeyance. I remember another famous poet who talked about "walls" to keep people out, but your twist of "keeping childen in" is a unique perspective.
Reviewed by D May (Reader)
Reviewed on June 6, 2005
Interesting write Robert. Fences can serve a great many purposes.
George said it appropriately. There is great knowledge on the "other side". Those who covet power, build fences to keep ideas from spilling in. Signpost.
How true, Robert. The evil will always get what they want and those who obey the rules will generally become the victims. The more barriers we put up to protect ourselves, the more isolated we become but the evil will still find a way to us if that is their choice. We continue to give up our freedoms for the sake of safety only to find that we are the ones trapped by our own securities. "Why can't we all just get along?" Great write with an excellent message.
Take care,
Sherry
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From getting out" ...big grin...where there is a will there is a way
Ron
Excellent poem! xo
A thought provoking, powerfully moving lesson on what life has become. You and I are on the same page...well, kind of LOL. Anyway, it's about fences!!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
This Is Really Great Eye Opener Write Right On!
TRASK
Love Tinka
You have a gift for reducing things to their intended meaning
Splendid poem!
Alrisha
it goes beyond the fence keeping them in It keeps the wonder of outside from entering and set limits too early in life
it is a wonder why so many never achieve what they dream of
Ok I kind of rambled on here but this poem really got to me
Well done.
George said it appropriately. There is great knowledge on the "other side". Those who covet power, build fences to keep ideas from spilling in. Signpost.
B
Take care,
Sherry
Felix