Broken toys

sorenbarrett

Ice cream boats on lemonade seas, candy angels in an orange blossom breeze 
From a child's eyes it looked this way
But soon the wise were telling me the world was not what I see 
No more magic in the night or day
Steal your eyes poison your brain schooled to be insane
Given a stencil of what to say
Growing old on a pill, told when you are ill
Oh to return to that innocent way

Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

✔ Receive the ebook in seconds ✔ 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments18

  • Teddy.15

    How very different the world does seem when we are so young and innocent of all the things our parents and peers try to protect us from. Every day is a lesson I do believe. Beautiful rhyme and a wonderful subject, if we are lucky we get Tom experience it all. 💜

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much Teddy for the read and most kind words of support. I have missed you dear friend. So good to hear from you.

      • Teddy.15

        ❤️

      • arqios

        I do want to return there as well! How much are the tickets? One way please🙏🏻🕊️

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Cryptic for the read, I lost my ticket years ago and they said to purchase another is the price of dementia. I have not saved up enough for that yet.

          • arqios

            You’re welcome Soren🙏🏻🕊️

          • MDStone

            Steal your eyes poison your brain schooled to be insane
            Wow, love these lines. I feel like in the space where we create, we have a little time to be that innocent and imaginative child again. As always, thanks for sharing your gift with us.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you so much for your read and discerning eye to see to the core of this poem it is most appreciated as always

            • Poetic Licence

              We should organise a coach trip back to those days that many remember fondly, the innocence before it is taken by the reality of life, lovely write

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Tobani for the read and kind suggestion unfortunately the coach is sold out. We will have to wait for the next. Have a great day

                • Poetic Licence

                  You too

                • RSM0812

                  It explains a form of social conditioning. We are born innocent, like a sponge. Experiences can definitely shape a man.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much for the read and comment it is always apreciated

                  • orchidee

                    Good write SB.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Orchi it is appreciated

                      • orchidee

                        KP threw her toys out of her pram! lol.

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        Man if I could return to my early childhood...but then I would have to go through the shitstorm called life again. Still, if only...and if only we could go back and avoid all of the things that took our innocence and childhood way. If only. Well done, Soren. This brought me there, if not forever, for a little bit. And in that, I found a little bit of heaven. Thank you!

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you so much Tristan your words always make the effort worth while. They are most appreciated

                          • Tristan Robert Lange

                            You are most welcome, Soren.

                          • Salvia.S

                            Another truth stated in a beautiful way. Well written!!!

                            • sorenbarrett

                              thank you Salvia for the read and comment they are always so appreciated

                            • Lorenz

                              All those disembodied childhood sweets give taste of unease and feeling of dizziness !

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks Lorenz I appreciate the read and comment

                              • NinjaGirl

                                Something we all yearn for ever so deeply...

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thanks Ninja I always appreciate your visits.

                                  • NinjaGirl

                                    And I enjoy my stay!

                                  • Goldfinch60

                                    That innocence of young days is so wonderful soren, if only we could all remain with that innocence as part of our lives the world would be wonderful.

                                    Andy

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you Andy for the read. Yes innocence has its advantages but also its down side.

                                    • Kevin Hulme

                                      I hear the message. We took Childhood for granted.
                                      Nice one.

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thank you so much Kevin for your read it is most appreciated

                                      • NafisaSB

                                        time moves relentlessly forward - how we wish the clock could turn back
                                        beautiful musings..keep them coming

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thank you so much for the read and words of encouragement they are always most welcome and cherished

                                          • NafisaSB

                                            most welcome, the sentiments are reciprocated

                                          • DEBIH MARTIN

                                            your poems are just really talking to me

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thank you so much for your read and so glad that they have some meaning to you. It is most appreciated

                                              • DEBIH MARTIN

                                                YOURE WELCOME

                                              • Sylvia Somaduroff

                                                i like the stencil use. feels tactile when reading, like the stencil was not just for you to say but for the reader to read and remember the feeling of the stencil.

                                                • sorenbarrett

                                                  Thank you so much Sylvia for your review and comment it is most valued

                                                • teardrop

                                                  Ice cream boats on lemonade seas , you penned a very beautiful piece here poet. Looking forward to
                                                  reading more of your work.

                                                  • sorenbarrett

                                                    I thank you most humbly for your attention to my pieces and thoughts it is most appreciated

                                                  • teardrop

                                                  • Andy Flores

                                                    Muy hermoso y nostálgico a la vez.



                                                  To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.