Posted by Penelope, a member of Brand New Aspiring Writers

What Do You Hear?

Tell me sweet child what do you hear?
What sounds reach your wee ear?

I hear the water, mama...
sloshing in the well
May we sit a spell and listen?

Yes, my child.

Tell me sweet child what do you see?
What do your eyes partake with glee?

I see a birdie, mama...
Red as an apple on the tree
May I keep it?

No, my child.

Tell me sweet child what now do you hear?
What noises touch your little ear?

I hear the wind, mama...
It whistles through the leaves
Can I catch it?

Maybe my child.

Tell me mama what do you hear?
What sound reaches your ear?

I hear your heart little one,
beating strong as the heat of the sun.
May I keep it?

Always mama, always.

Penelope Anne Bartotto
January 6, 2007