Writing Is about Triumph and Tragedy
I once read that writing is just as much about mud as it is flowers. It is about triumph and tragedy in equal doses. This poem, written quite some time ago, captures a small, yet significant moment in a child's life. It reinforces the fact, you don't always win. We need to remain open to both our happiness and sadness as they arise and deal with them accordingly. So, with all that in mind, I give you a small, but heartfelt, poetic offering to illustrate the point - Lunch With A Newcomer . Poem by Alan j Wright , Illustrations by Terry Denton