Only nine.

Cini Dasan

She is nine

A girl with fringes and a beautiful smile. 

She is thief, they say

For she stole a toffee

kept for guests visiting the new born.

They drag old stories into her present stories 

Of which she knows nothing 

For she is only nine. 

They laugh at her, mock and tease

"Take her to the psychiatrist", they say

While she is playing with her dolls

Not knowing what is happening 

For she is only nine. 

 

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  • sorenbarrett

    A charming poem of social commentary where one extrapolates the meaning to be that we compare ourselves or others of different abilities to some where this is not applicable. Well done

    • Cini Dasan

      Thank you so much

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Cini

      • Friendship

        Well done

        • Cini Dasan

          Thank you so much

        • Paul Bell

          Not sure if there's an underline theme running through this poem.
          Is she living in her own mind avoiding others who wish her harm.

          • Cini Dasan

            Thank you for taking time to read. Yes, rightly said.



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