INTERVENTION

           

    They toddle.
        It's a phase.
    Each used to crawl.
        They watch and try and
            master how to climb.
        A little more they'll learn
            with every fall.
    Soon each will run.
        They'll speak in their own time.
    They bite.
    Get bitten.
        It's a phase.
            We pick one teacher to observe,
                intrude, prevent.
    Once Mouth was all and
        minds are quick.
        Complex emotions
            words must represent.
    The bitten need words too.
        So much to say and then
        to learn to listen
            to what's said.
    I'm full of feelings
        I would wish away. 
    I bite.
        But now I bite myself, instead.
    Where are the arms
        to hold me and appeal
             "Nope.
                Use your words.
            Speak out.
                Say how you feel."

 

 

Reviews

[Kadessa (Kaddy)]

Reallt shows a child growth. Really great read!