Alan J Ripley
Such a lovely poem David,
A beautiful write.
I could read poetry like this,
Day or night.
Regards Alan.
2026-09-01

arquious
Dave, this poem carries such a tender clarity. You’ve written that moment where a young heart learns something it didn’t expect to learn, and you’ve done it without forcing the feeling or dressing it up. The simplicity is the strength here where each line lands like a small truth spoken plainly, and that’s how loss can feel inevitable in the way Jim describes.

There’s a quiet courage in how you let the boy stand there, seeing the world turn strange around him. And without exaggeration and reaching, just the honest shape of how those days felt. It’s a lovely piece, and you should feel good about it! 🙏🏻🕊️
2026-09-01

Sameen
I love this. It flirts with cliche but retains its originality and most of all, ooozes innocence. Good one.
2026-09-01

jim
A tale of innocence (or is it faith and hope) lost, inevitable and irrevocable.

All the sad young boys.
2026-09-01