Caleb

A poem I did for a friend of mine. I had permission to use her son's photo for the art work :)

There was a boy named Caleb

Who loved to play

He met some turkeys

On the roof one day

 

This was not strange

For a boy like him

He did many things

On a thought of a whim

 

His mother said,

“Caleb come down from there!”

A turkey gobbled at her

Which made her swear.

 

The tree behind him

Suddenly turned blue

The sky went pink

How could this be true?

 

His mother wasn’t shocked

She wasn’t even shaken

She was used to Caleb

Making her imagination awaken

 

His mother stood

At the top of the ladder

As she watched from the ledge

Nothing else seemed to matter

 

What fun he was having

What magic he brought

From the center of make-believe

It couldn’t be taught

 

Suddenly Caleb

Smiled real big

“Looksee mom,

It’s a magic twig”

 

Pixie dust floating

Caleb became real small

He jumped on a turkey

No fear at all

 

The turkey glided

From the roof to the ground

It happened so naturally

It was almost profound

 

He turned toward his mother

With one tap of the twig

She now had pink hair,

And it wasn’t a wig

 

So when you see Caleb

Expect there to be

Fairies, and Pixies

Maybe a purple sea

 

Always be accepting

And you’ll always be aware

That there’s so much more out there

In his mind, beneath his hair

 

©RebeccaJeanine71

Author's Note

All reviews accepted... thank you for stopping by!

Reviews

[KeeD]

This is so whimsical and cute. I love how your imagination can make a child feel like he's living a fairy tale. It's so often the real world stuff gets us caught up in its chaotic ways. It's great to come home and detach and live through Caleb's eyes for a day. Also, can you pass me whatever you're smoking cause it's the best, I want to be able to imagine and create such magic. I really liked and enjoyed this piece, it made me feel young and carefree again. Also had to edit my comment to mention that you make the rhymes in this piece flow so effortlessly, nothing feels forced and every word makes me want to be like Caleb.

[Rebecca J Martin]

Awww thank you!!! It's reviews like yours that makes me want to write so much more!!! And the fact that it came from SUCH a talented writer makes it even better :). I'm only smoking a nicotine vape... maybe it's the minty flavor that's doing it? lol Thanx again!

[Chris Shaw]

This is an absolute delight to read. I can see it in a children's book. Your images were great as well.

Chris

[Rebecca J Martin]

Thank you so much... even though I didn't illustrate the images, my biggest dream is to illustrate and write children's books... this review makes me very happy!!! *smiles*

[Chris Shaw]

Make it happen.

[Rebecca J Martin]

Thank you!!! I most certainly will!!! :o)

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared my friend. Photos and words. A magic journey. Thank you Rebecca for sharing the amazing and fun poetry to read.
Coyote

[Rebecca J Martin]

you're welcome... and thank YOU for reading and sharing your words on it :). Nothing makes me happier than knowing someone gets some sort of enjoyment out of something I've written, when it comes to writing!!! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I always enjoy your work my friend.

[Rebecca J Martin]

Awwwwww!!! That truly makes me smile!!!!