A little girl on the bus today
made another little girl cry
When she wouldn’t let the
other one sit beside her
The dejected girl ran back to
her father’s lap in tears
While the other girl’s mother
kept saying “I’m sorry, we’re sorry”
Everyone in the bus looked so unhappy
The sobbing girl broke everyone’s heart
As for me, I thought, well
Isn’t she lucky…
I tried hard not to recall
another little girl
Who couldn’t find solace
from a dark cruel world
(But I couldn't...)
I run out the bus
But not fast enough
She was already crying
© 2009 Sonya Florentino
Wow this really made my heart ache for that little girl, still unclaimed in the past, out of reach forever now. Just keep loving her; and everything will turn out fine in the end. (smile)
This is a powerful emotionally charged poem Sonya and so very well penned. We women all have a little girl in us that needs to be loved and nurtured and your little girl is no exception, although she may have found life more difficult than others. As the other poets say 'love her and say all is well'. 10 love Karin
this one's a masterpiece, so very well penned.. and my heart goes out for the dejected girl.. well the mother saying we are sorry pleases a bit.. 10+++ regards prashant
Sonya, thanks to Patti I discovered this masterpiece of a poem. It is as emotiaonally touching as it is beautiful... I can only hope taht the little girl has stopped crying and has found some tlc..10+++++
Interesting how small incidents can trigger personal reactions that run deep. The story of the little girl on the bus introduces your personal confession very cleverly. The result is as moving as it is unexpected. A well crafted poem. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
'tried hard not to recall another little girl Who couldn’t find solace from a dark cruel world'... hi Sonya, there your poem lives...in its eternity! liked the theme...and its presentation all the more...10
a shade sad, a shade touching, a shade deep loaded with meaning your poem is very good Sonya...I liked it
reading this, my heart bleeds..I can also relate to this story. A sad and touching piece..but I love it.Well done, Sonya
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Very soul touching, Sonya. A poignant story. I hope that the little girl is not crying anymore. Kind wishes, Sandra