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Barbara Writes
Barbara Writes
May 15, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium 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 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 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 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 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 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 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