A piece of poetry

[tamsyam]

My daughter's coming birthday is a good occasion to post something of her's. This is a poem about cherry blossoms over the reflective pond in DC,  that she wrote for my birthday long ago, when she was 10. So I figured, - if this belongs to me, I can do with it  whatever I want  to.. for example,  brag  in my journal.

***
One clear drop falls, the surface breaks
Mesmerizing, gentle waves.

The placid form of the pale moon,
Resurrected very soon.

The many fragments fall in place,
Bringing forth a patterned lace.

She sways in her reflective norm,
Grooves and mounds adorn her form.

A light wind blows, the bough bows down
Adorning her, a blossomed crown.

It is formed, - a deep contrast
Of shadows, that forever last.

P.S. By the way, she is going to be 15 and recently have finished to write a full-blown novel about Japanese warrior village called "Birth of a Kirin".

Comments

[roocaya.livejournal.com]

Beautiful poem, a talented daughter, and a thankful Mom! :)))

[tamsyam.livejournal.com]

You summed it up! :)

[psilocybelarvae.livejournal.com]

Happy 15 and many more! Is she going to publish the novel? :)

[tamsyam.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yes, through International Baccalaureate program first for sure, but after that.. have no idea. :)

[psilocybelarvae.livejournal.com]

That's cool :)

[dream-inspector.livejournal.com]

Verchna.

[artashes98.livejournal.com]

"The many fragments fall in place,
Bringing forth a patterned lace."

I don't f....g believe it!! It's amazing coming from a 10-year old! And not just the poetic style and skill but, even more, the contemplative depth of it!!

Is her father a genuis?! Otherwise I can't figure out where it is coming from!! :P:P:P

[tamsyam.livejournal.com]

You have no idea how good she is now! :) The poetry is not her strongest talent by the way. She has really good "math head" and is a star in "Design technology" - her teacher literally swears by her, she is a great ballet dancer and she has beautiful voice - clear classic soprano,- she sings in Capital children's choir (one of the most accomplished institutions here). And the funniest part - she has no idea what she wants to do in college. :) And yes, at least with her looks she is from her father's side. :P

[artashes98.livejournal.com]

Oh my, if only she was 10 years older.... :) But wait, are you saying that her hair is receding and she has a pot belly?? No, in that case I would not be interested.... :)

"And the funniest part - she has no idea what she wants to do in college."
The sign of a truly smart kid!! She is interested in everything for the sake of discovery, for the sake of intellectual wonder and curiosity in the first place! This is the fantastic time for her!!

seomaestro

[(Anonymous)]

Шикарный пост! Очень понравился)