Magic

A new home

A new beginning

The magic of that

Sometimes the magic of life is the magic of youth

bicycles and new sneakers

But the monsters are real too

Murders and thievery

Predators and users

But burn with a curious flame, child

hidden light

secret heart

The magic is real

Author's Note

Another one from writer's group, except I actually like this one. We got story prompts and were asked to write a short story. Now I'm terrible at short stories, so I wrote a poem.

Writing prompt: "After a family moves into a new house, one of the kids looks for a hiding place to stash some secret belongings and discovers a panel at the back of a closet. Assuming it leads to the attic, they remove the panel only to find a window that looks into a world populated with magic and monsters."

Reviews

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed, loved the flow ;-}

[Jack Cassidy]

Great beginning. I can picture and feel all of those things you're telling us.
And just as I start to warm to those thoughts- Wham! Back to reality in the second stanza. Nice arrangement.

[Ken Simm.]

Magic comes through art and observation and this is magic writing.

[John Sullivan]

Thank you so much friend! I fell out of the habit of writing for a long time, but it's good to be back to doing it. I truly believe in the creative process and the magic of it. Thank you for reading!

[Chris Shaw]

There is magic for those who dare to believe but sadly there are monsters too. These days the monsters are all too real, but I still remember Santa Claus and the fairies at the far end of the garden. I wish I was a child again at times. I enjoyed your poem John.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

Thank you so much Chris! For me it's my Grandparent's house as a child. My parents where divorced, so Grandma and Grandpa's was something of a refuge. Lotsa fine memories. Thank you, as always, for reading. All my best

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Dear, John Sullivan, I read perplexed knowingly, withing sorrow,
I must say, a child's world is powerful,
I write a little of Fabulosa, where the child is the protagonist,
and the world around him, surrounds him, in a fantasy world where things that
are special are withstanding, like toys that talk or mouses with bunny features and are father figures,
I love your insight, but must, forgive me, remind you, grace, and the power of a child. Maynard,

[DIVYA]

Life has magic and life has monsters.
A curious flame...that's just so beautiful to read...
Indeed, the magic is real. I felt it in your words.

[John Sullivan]

I have to confess that the "curious flame" line isn't wholly original! I copped it from a song I love. Good news is it's a beautiful song, and one I
d be glad to share with you if you've got the time: "We want punks in the palace, cuz punks got the loveliest dreams..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_S-A3GrBm4

[John the Baptist]

Unfortunately, the monsters are real. We see that being demonstrated brutally in today's world. But the last lines seem to present an antidote to it. Seek that hidden light within your secret heart. Yes, the magic is indeed real.

[John Sullivan]

I'm a bit of a news junkie, and I tell you it's the most depressing thing... What's happening in the Middle East is just outrageous. Nobody's right, and nobody wins. Anyways. Thanks for reading!

[Matthew Kult]

Monsters are far to real. Lovely read. Magically uplifting.

Good read.

With love,

Matthew

[John Sullivan]

Thank you so much! All my best thoughts.