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 Kite day  [ASR]
A song about flying kites.
by Maria Wolf
Review of Kite day  
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
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Dear Maria,

I wanted to share this poem/lyrics with the WDC Angel Army, where I sometimes review. "Mystical Lullaby"  is delightful for parents nostalgic about raising our little ones. What I realized: Sometimes, poets write about an actual thing without realizing an indirect relation to something more poignant, most often - as in this case - about struggling with life. I found the poems lyrics keenly attuned to a beloved characterization of parent and child experience - a happy one at that.

Here we have a poem with an enthusiastic narration, coaxing a little one to try. The kite is a great symbol for our soul that flies or dreams that soar. The narrator implores they will be disappointed if the little one gives up, but is understanding that they must give up. It causes me reflect as a parent how much we want our little ones to experience and enjoy life. It reminds that we live vicariously through them. For instance, rewatching a movie with someone and enjoying their first reactions to the parts we want them to love.

The language is simple and perfect for the tone of these...lyrics. Perhaps, speaking is song. The poet does not try to be preachy. Understands the little one can't fully appreciate yet what they are experiencing, gets drowsy, must sleep. But, it reminds, memories are being made. That kite could still become a nostalgic memory for the child when they are old enough to properly reflect.

As parents, we often seek perfect moments, preserve moments. We want our children to know what we know about how special life can be. We are only able to expose them too these cherished events, hope it will enrich a life we wish blessed with perpetual happiness. We need that happy balance for them, know they will grow up with this perspective we instill to help navigate their life. The kite, a perfect metaphor.

Parent On!

Brian


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