Reaching

"So far away from you and all of your charm, just out of reach of my two empty arms." Solomon Burke

As a child, I reached for the cookie jar

on the top shelf -

my fingertips barely touched the glass.

I never realized this would follow me

the rest of my life.

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your perspective here is such a diverse delight. I think we all can relate to that cookie jar being out of reach!

[Jade Stone]

This is still me, the only difference is that i can reach it now

[Weeping willow]

HA!HA! Such memories does your poem bring ;-] Lovely write.

[Kay]

Thank you!

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This poem little remains me Alice in Wonderland. I have difficulties to step out from my childhood. So I can relate to your point of view. I always feel like in Wonderland all looks too big and magical. Short but with beautiful flow and very therapeutic.

[Kay]

I like that reference - Alice in Wonderland. It really does point out the change in perspective at different stages of life. This poem represents all those things that seem within your reach, but you can't quite grasp them. Our first instance of learning this is in childhood and we see a pattern of it thereafter. Thank you for sharing and reviewing!