Important Moments Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Watching a little two year old boy full of life and joy,
seeing a friend of mine playing pool, being fascinated,
his eyes open wide, watching as balls went spinning and
rolling across the pool table.

Wanting to run right over and grab balls, filled with an
energy and excitement, my friend stopping and telling him
to come closer.

Letting the boy hold his cue stick, helping him hit the
balls, squealing with delight, high five-ing his Dad, all
smiles and laughter.

Then being showed the cue ball, telling him to roll it on
the table, hitting the other balls, from across the table
he rolled and hit a ball right into the corner pocket.

Jumping and yelling with pure delight, laughing and appre-
ciating my friend's attention totally for letting him 'play
pool'.

A wonderful experience for this young boy, my friend and
this mere poet who has captured the whole thing in this
little poem.

Happy to have had this chance to watch an important moment
in the life of this two year old child, learning an import-
ant lesson and being blessed by a loving, caring adult.