My Sunshine, My Anna

Don’t allow those tears to spill,

Leave water falling for the Niagara, darling.

And besides, cheeks of roses

Needn’t be flooded by too much rain.

 

Weatherman says sunny days

Are in your forecast, soon enough,

Anna, dear.

 

Don’t let bruises from a violent hail,

Dull those eyes of autumn.

Remember, as loud as thunder claps,

It cannot scar your precious skin.

 

Weatherman says tomorrow’s

Going to be a much nicer day,

Anna, dear.

 

Lightening strikes your frail child’s frame,

The blizzard’s raged on too long.

The cold steals one final, fleeting breath,

Your innocence now buried within the dirt.

 

Weatherman says the storm has passed,

The sun will always shine here,

Anna, dearest.

Author's Note

I wrote this poem, and I admit, I cried.

I wrote it about something in particular, and I want to see if you guys can pick up on it.

Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[Mir]

I don't know if I picked up on it, even after I read t 7 times! Ha but is it maybe having to do with a girl that's been beaten down and going through the worst but someone keeps telling her that it'll be okay? That tomorrow will be a better day? That's why interpreted from it!
This poem was really good! You really are very talented! I love reading your writings because it inspires me to get better!:)

[devon]

This is why I adore poetry. You can write it for yourself, and interpret as what you want it to mean. And then, your readers can interpret as whatever their little hearts want to. :)

I wrote it as a little girl who is being abused by her parent(s), and dies from the abuse. The Weatherman is a kind of symbol for God, the sunny days for Heaven, and the storm and bad weather as the beatings and such.

I am so glad you liked it! Thank you so much, dear. :')

[Mir]

I can definitley see it being about a little girl! And your very welcome! Happy early thanksgiving!!:)

[devon]

Thank you! You, too! Have a good Turkey Day! :)

[River Page]

Wow. This great! I imagine a man in a suit, whispering this to a woman who loves who is dying. Don't know why. I love the imagery, I wish poetry could come to me so easily.

[devon]

See? That's the absolute BEST thing about poetry, and writing in general. I can write it and imagine one thing, and mean it to be one thing. And then, you, the reader can read it and read into a whole new perspective! It's amazing! It's like each piece of poetry has millions of doors between the lines, and the reader chooses which one to open.

But, anyways, thank you so much! And don't worry, poetry was a bit difficult for me at first. I'm not even that great at it now. Over time, you find that you find it gets easier and is a great emotional outlet, lol. :)

[Lumière Dé..]

Oh b'jaysus my names Anna :O
But seriously, this is gorgeous. It made me think of a tree, named Anna (yeah, don't ask) and the weather seems to have a thing for taking a swing at it but it still stands strong.
So that was way off but whatever :3 Still, so beautiful :)

[devon]

Oh, my! Haha, while you weren't my inspiration for this poem (a little girl that is often times abused on my street named Anna is), you're still lovely - especially for reviewing!

Thank you, baby cakes! :)

[zainul]

You have expressed the reasons why you adore poetry.
I am very impressed to learn it.I also feel like you,but I could never explain like you.

You have also explained all the symbols or imageries to make your piece crystal clear.Your powerful craftsmanship gives immense pleasure to your readers.
I congratulate you for the epic write.
Now,I like to ask a question:
How do you treat your children as parents when you were abused by parents at your childhood days?
Added to my reading and favorite lists.
100/100

[devon]

I am so glad that you liked it, and thank you for the huge compliments on my part!

When/If I have children, I intend to treat them lovingly. They will know they are loved, and they are important. They will be always protected, and will never ever endure any kind of abuse, if I can help it.

:)

Thank you, again!

[zainul]

You are most welcome.
You deserve the highest compliments possible for the precious write.read more You are most welcome.
You deserve the highest compliments possible for the precious write.
You have raised a very vivid picture of what is happening to the children.
They are abused in homes,schools,churches and whatever places they have to go for their growing up.
I thank you for your lovely gesture for the children.
I am still curious to learn why the the individuals who were abused
in their childhood repeat the same to their children.
Hope you will find some explanation based on your experience and observation in your surrounding.
I feel very blessed for meeting a talented poetess today :)
Cheers!

[devon]

Aw, thank you again!!

[zainul]

You are always welcome,talented poetess :)

[devon]

:)

[Have You Seen June?]

God.. the way you express the thoughts in your head.. I love reading your stuff, babe. I think it's kind of story about a girl having troubles with her parents as they hurt her inside and out. This is what I mean when I say your mind is beautiful. :}

[devon]

Thank you! I wrote it about child abuse, and I like the way you interpreted it. :)

[Jordan's Back]

This is a Very painful piece. It feel as if you are writing about Child abuse, I was abused from ages 4 to ten and this stuck really close to home, you have captured its Pain, its anguish, and its untried tears. Marvelous job

[devon]

I'm glad you liked it, and I hope this doesn't sound cruel, but I am very glad I could make you, as a reader, feel something.

[Jordan's Back]

I did more then Feel hun. I relived it. It was utterly brillant

[devon]

Thank you so much! If that is not what I write for, then I don't know why I write.

[Jordan's Back]

Your Lyrical prowess is safe in my eyes :)

[devon]

Aw, you're very kind!

[Jordan's Back]

I call it like I see it, Wait untill you get a bad review from me lol Then you will be like dude, really :P

[devon]

I'm up for it! Hahaha, I've gotten critique about everything from my face to the way I hold my mouth when I speak from the time I was a year old, so I think I can handle a few mean lines from someone about my average writing. :)

[Jordan's Back]

i dont right mean :P I write with sincerity, you have talent, and I will not sit idly by and let a little sister of mine waste it on Half heartedness. Period :P and BTW Send me more than three poems next time :P lol

[devon]

Thank you, really.

And if you'd like, I can send you some more before I go off to bed or tomorrow afternoon.

[Jordan's Back]

Now and in the morning will be fine :)

[devon]

Alrighty! More coming your way, one second.