Little One

the journey has only begun...

Little one,

I know it’s been awhile since we met

Last time we were together,

we were crying in our bunkbeds

Once upon a time,

the ceiling was our only friend

We’d talk for hours it seemed with only a flashlight and two hands

I remember some moments and others I wish to forget,

Little one, I know it’s been years since we met…

I am now a young adult who writes poetry and doesn’t quite dream,

Who still talks to herself while doing the dishes and wishes she was free

Don’t get jealous, I do dream, and when I do its of you,

I still cry and trip even when I have tied my shoes

Little one, times have changed but I don’t wish I could go back,

I only wish to move forward and forget the damn past

Little one, I know your lonely-

I can see it in your eyes,

Love isn’t something temporary or buried deep inside

Love isn’t hopscotch or hide and seek,

It’s written on the walls of our childhood memories

Little one, speak up and talk more to people your age,

F**k them if they’re the ones who refuse to engage

smile more-

you look prettier that way,

always make eye contact and never look away…

Keep writing your heart out, make mistakes, be free

Don’t stay in one spot-

be the first to leave

Run with no shoes- forget the large crowds,

Be the first to have touched the sun and adorned the clouds

Little one, there are no limits

stop pretending you have no feelings,

stop giving yourself away like you have no meaning

don’t wait for prayers and Christian music to help you heal,

start within yourself-the surface is only starting to peel…

little one, I know it’s been long since we last met,

I know that life might be disappointing at times

but trust me,

your journey is not over just yet…

Author's Note

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A beautiful poem about a conversation with your inner child. Always let that child surface, they shouldn't be locked within. I very much enjoyed your poetic expression here. Powerful and moving.

Chris

[A.G.]

Thank you Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Dear Angelina. Powerful and worthwhile words shared.
"little one, I know it’s been long since we last met,
I know that life might be disappointing at times
but trust me,
your journey is not over just yet…"
The above lines could stand alone. I loved the complete poem and you wrote the truth. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry. One of my favorite poems read.
Coyote

[A.G.]

Thank you so much Coyote for your sweet review.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Angelina.

[But,itis,theend]

Damn. Very impressive. Nice piece.

[A.G.]

Thank you John (:

[Eve]

This is absolutely amazing. The flow when reading is perfect, topping off the great message you give out. I think it's a really inspirational and hopeful poem, but not too much to have your readers think you just haven't gone through enough to understand hardships. It is very clear that life hasn't always been easy for you, but you have made it through and have learned quite a bit from those experiences. This poem is just so beautiful on so many levels, I'm really happy to have gotten to read it. I look forward to seeing more of your work, to the new ideas you'll have. Amazing, well done.

[A.G.]

Thank you so much Eve for those kind words and understanding. I poured my heart out to this poem... Lovely people like you and your kind words make me feel like my writing is worth something as well as others. Thank you again. Stay golden 😊💛
-Angelina

[Eve]

What you do, the work you make, it matters to you and that is all that matters. If it matters to you it matters to at least one other person who reads it. Then comes the chain affect. Keep writing.

[drew garner]

I try not to review something unless I feel I have something to offer as far analysis goes, but I am afraid this makes me pretentious. So I will just say a read it and loved. It is a brilliant idea and a beautiful execution.

[A.G.]

Thank you Drew for kind words- means alot. Definitely inspires me to write again... Glad you enjoyed 😊
-Angelina 🖤

[An owl on the moon]

Such a beautiful, profoundly powerful message echoing over those sacred years. It is hope speaking into you, and into all of us listening, a hope to know there is more, that it can truly be better. Storms rise and storms pass, so may our souls grow strong in knowing we can survive them, and build worlds where we thrive. Thank you for sharing something so deeply personal...

[A.G.]

Thank you for your kind words my friend. I'm glad you were able to understand my poem and found it meaningful to you in a way 😊

[An owl on the moon]

The pages of your soul are filled with so much wonder and wisdom. Thank YOU for sharing. 😊😊😊

[John]

I like the way you handled the theme and the positive message you give.

[A.G.]

(: thank you john for your kind review.

[Perdition]

Not completely sure how to review this poem as one of structure as it simply has all the things you want. In other words it flows. Now, as a poem of content well THAT I can do! Still has all those things you want in a poem as well as all those things you want the poet to be asking or telling her younger self, Shy of "what the hell are you doing jumping",,albeit I did the same and however you come into yourself just do whatever you nee and trust you will do whatever is necessary to get there and enjoy/apprecoat this time and talent. You will blink one day and that older you will seen so very, very young. Do a little earth shaking while you can why don't ya. AND if ya need a guide well just let me know...lol.You done good poet! Thanks~

[A.G.]

I apologise for the late reply. Thank you so much Perdition for your kind words 😊💛 I agree.read moreI apologise for the late reply. Thank you so much Perdition for your kind words 😊💛 I agree.
Good day,
-Angelina 🖤

[jessicawrites]

This is really beautiful. I used to write letters to my future self when I was a little younger, but this poem made me realize that there are also things I wish to tell my past self. It's well-written, and I totally agree with the things you wish to tell your past self :)

[A.G.]

😊💛 thank you so much for your kind words- means alot.

[Ardra]

That's one beautiful poem :)
It's always nice to keep a track our past and what we want to do...and that inner child....which needs to told ...it's loved and cared.... :)
Thanks for sharing this one..

[A.G.]

😊😄 I'm very glad you liked my poem- thank you for those kind words my friend.
-Angelina 🖤