Childhood

tiny moth
slow down

one so small
need never fly

so fast

— Lavender, May 24, 2026

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Critiques

Obadiah Grey

1 week 3 days ago

Psssst, You don't need the …

Psssst, You don't need the "s" on needs,

I doubt that this an introspective on your own childhood,
It is however a great observation. L.

Obi,,,,,,,,, tiny white owl.

Lavender

1 week 2 days ago

Hello, Obi,

I am always so pleased to see your comments.

Thank you for catching the needs / need correction!

Late one night, this little moth fluttered around me while I was reading - why would such a fragile, tiny, fleeting life be in such a hurry? Life, in general came to mind, but especially childhood.

Thank you for reading!

Geezer

1 week 3 days ago

wonder about how those tiny little things perceive us, the big, slow- moving things that are easily avoided? It probably isn't fast for them! Anyway, now I'm thinking about little, fast, flying things. I got those thoughts from you!
Maybe they will come in useful, later in the day. I know a little boy who is autistic, and your words remind me of him. Like a little, silent moth flitting all over the place, he has the most beautiful smile when he graces you with one. Nice start to the morning, thank you, ~ Geez.

Lavender

1 week 2 days ago

Hello, Geezer,

I love your take on this!

I was reading late one night, and this little white moth was fluttering around so fleetingly - our brief lives, especially childhood, came to mind for some reason, Dunno.

Thank you!