What A Child Really Wants

But can't you see? 

I don't need the cupcakes for the school events

with the extra pink icing

each swirled and shaped into beautiful flowers,

I don't need the early suppers

with the table all set

each utensil placed neatly with its companion,

I don't need the dry cleaned clothes

with the perfect pleats

each skirt matching its blouse,

I don't need the newest gadgets

with the shiny cases and colors

each shining in the store fronts window,

I don't need the perfect family

with a daddy and a mommy

each smiling into each others eyes in the framed photograph.

Can't you see, that all I need,

is the warmth and love

bursting

from your heart?

Author's Note

reviews are welcome, of course :-)

Reviews

[Frontier]

This is a great poem I really liked it! It's scary how families can lose sight of this and replace love with "shiny gadgets". It's scary to think how one will be with their own kids. This was a theme I have yet to see on this site.

[Mickey]

Thank you !