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Barbara Writes
Barbara Writes
May 15, 2009 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

All He Wanted

All He Wanted (A special Little Boy)

A pill a day
Was his only hay
A sip of water
Be all he could handle

He never knew
The flavor of food
He desired the taste of
Burger and fries

One faithful day
He ate and ate
A slice of cake, burgers and fries
Until his heart was satisfied

Full contentment
We take for granted
But as for him
He sleeps in death at the age of ten

— Barbara Writes, May 15, 2009

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

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Dylan T.

17 years 2 months ago

Wow

Wow. i love how this poem weaves in and out of my mind. Very well written. Dylan
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 2 months ago

Dylan

My apologies for the late response. I am glad you like and thanks for the vote ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara
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Wafi

17 years 2 months ago

All He Wanted

Hi, Barbara, how is everything going? has been a long time I didnt comment on your poems. Today saw this in the stream,got my attention. It is a well written piece, written with grace. I am touched..... Sincerely, Wafi
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 2 months ago

Wafi

I apologize for the late response. I appreciate your fine comment. I have been trying to write this for a while. Glad you like it. Trying to get disability while I physically get worse as they can't find the problem. I am continueing my online classes as well as keep up with Neopoet. Never giving up. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 2 months ago

Hi Barbara

A sad little write and did catch my attention. The very last line especially good Linda
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 2 months ago

Linda

Thanks for the kind comment and vote really appreciate ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

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