Wow. This is really powerful, particularly because of the unexpectedness of the events in the sixth verse and how the poem ends with a referral back to the game the children were playing. I like it.
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As for recommendations, I first considered reading a poem every day (and did it for a while, too, if I recall correctly) because of Read Me 2: A Poem for Every Day of the Year (first book at the top of the page on the link). There are some really nice ones in there.
I also started reading Short and Sweet: 101 Very Short Poems a few years ago...and although I never got around to finishing the book, one of the poems I read in it has sort of stuck with me and is now one of my favourites.
The first time I ever heard of Chitra Divakaruni was when I bought and read her novel "The Conch Bearer". One of the best fantasy stories I've ever read.
This poem reminds me of the book in the way it utilizes fiction and myth, and weaves it effortlessly into the reality we're familiar with.
Now I feel a compulsion to reread the book and find more by her.
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As for recommendations, I first considered reading a poem every day (and did it for a while, too, if I recall correctly) because of Read Me 2: A Poem for Every Day of the Year (first book at the top of the page on the link). There are some really nice ones in there.
I also started reading Short and Sweet: 101 Very Short Poems a few years ago...and although I never got around to finishing the book, one of the poems I read in it has sort of stuck with me and is now one of my favourites.
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This poem reminds me of the book in the way it utilizes fiction and myth, and weaves it effortlessly into the reality we're familiar with.
Now I feel a compulsion to reread the book and find more by her.
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