wa-wa
not the
store*, but
The Miracle Worker**
the moment
the child
breaks through
to meaning
wa-wa
teacher
thirst quench-
er, well water and Light
the moment
the child
opens
in us
wa-wa
the last
drop in
the canteen before doors
close—moments
before
the child
who was
Posted for Poets United Poetry Pantry #199
Poetic Aside's 2014 April PAD Challenge Day 26: Water
*Wawa is a string of convenience stores along the East Coast of the USA.
**The Miracle Worker is a three-act play by William Gibson based on Helen Keller's autobiography The Story of My Life, filmed in 1962, 1979 and 2000.
Copyright © 2014 S.L.Chast
Such a moment, so well depicted in the movie of Helen Keller by Patty Duke.......such an amazing story - and teacher. Great write, Susan.
ReplyDeleteevocative and thought provoking
ReplyDeleteSuch a poignant it is, when the child discovers and leaves for the bigger world ~ Enjoyed this Susan ~ Have a wonderful Sunday ~
ReplyDeletethat was a great moment of discovery for the child who litteraly touched the word quivering with life...knowledge was light for her and the portal to the big world....beautiful celebration of the moment Susan...
ReplyDeleteAh! That's electric jolt of wonder at recognizing a familiar fixture of the past again! The fixture which happens to be a gateway to a future where all obstacles are conquered by sheer strength of will.
ReplyDeleteAs always, Susan, a pure delight to read. You took something we take for granted and turned it into something else entirely. Loved this!
ReplyDeleteeffective lines 'the moment of the child opens' creative composition of ideas and a sense of place.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for the explanation,.. but still the story of growing up... and entering adulthood.
ReplyDeleteTouching piece Susan, you have captured something precious here... thank you With Best Wishes scott www.scotthastie.com
ReplyDeleteThree stepping stones in the process of being human,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
:-Wawa) use to be the last thing, the last request before sending my children to bed :-)
ReplyDeletevery interesting piece
ZQ
Interesting and thought provoking!
ReplyDeleteWell done, very effective Susan.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]