# # Give A Child (My First Senryu) Poem by Sonya Florentino

# # Give A Child (My First Senryu)

Rating: 3.3


Give a child a stick
Watch her create magic, there!
in front of your eyes


© 2009 Sonya Florentino

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Lynda Robson 21 September 2009

A child, a stick so many scenerios, well versed 10 Lynda xx

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Kesav Easwaran 22 September 2009

good senryu Sonya...where did you get a stick? 10

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fleur de lys 22 September 2009

Full of wonder, like a child's world. The artist retains innocence too and you have created your own magic.

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Lillian Thomas 23 September 2009

great little senryu, Sonya. nice image, very tight, every word in place.

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Rakesh Bedi 25 September 2009

A child with a stick? ? ? Magic is bound to happen, dear.......whether black or white....i dont know.....

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Ben Gieske 06 December 2009

LIke this senryu my surprise that you have written one. I must explore further to see what otheer poetic forms you have used.

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Terri Turrell 20 November 2009

I like the senryu, and you have done it well. The simplicity of the poem and child endears =)

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Sandra Martyres 19 October 2009

A brilliant senryu - the subject is also well chosen...Congratulations 10+++++

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Samanyan Lakshminarayanan 18 October 2009

a child is not imprisoned to life...it's creativity and joy is boundless..hard to believe this your first senryu..beautiful

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Meggie Gultiano 04 October 2009

An excellent piece..

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Sonya Florentino

Sonya Florentino

Manila, Philippines (residing NYC)
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