In Shallow Pond

 

In Shallow Pond
By: Lorraine Pearson
August 4, 2008

Minnow minnow swim and hide
Go where large birds cannot dive
Congregate in shallow pond
The larger fish will swim aground.
Protect yourself until your grown
And realize while on your own
There's much to watch, before you take
The one big splash to open lake
Allow the time allotted you
Each stage of life restores, renews.


© Lorraine Pearson 2008

Reviews

[zainul]

I am impressed by the lovely little poem.

[shoaib]

beautifully written lorraine, what a talent you are

[Barbara Walker]

You have such a gift! I, especially, like the last line. It applies to all living things! I think I needed a reminder of that! Thank you!

[Gandré]

ahh tis I loved! this is a self-help-poem. so elegantly, peacefully contrived, so this tells me where ever I go, this might be wrong and best I stay with myself and find the strength in dealing with my problem. sweet and cute poem, it is a one for everyone.

[Barbara Walker]

Love the rhyme scheme and it flows well.My favorite line"each stage of life restores, renews". The whole poem felt very peaceful to me. Nice write! Barbara

[AK]

A timeless message presented with creatively, panache, and style. Nicely done!