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Born of Magic

Susan Mayer Brumel 1955 (Newark, NJ)

April 24 
Rhymed
Born of Magic

He looks upon his baby hands
Enchanted by the wonder
Chubby fingers bend and fan
Move forward, backward, under

Eyes fixed upon his finger-dance
Track gentle rhythmic gestures
Accepting that they move by chance
Too young yet for conjecture

Soon enough he’ll come to know
He makes his fingers dance
He makes them catch and throw
The seeds to sow, he plants

It’s regrettable and tragic
We stay young but a short while
For nothing’s born of magic—
Like the wonder of a child!







 

About this poem

Watching my infant grandson observing the movement of his hands, wonderment in his eyes, inspired this poem.

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Written on March 11, 2024

Submitted by susan.brumel on April 10, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme A XBXB CXCB DCDX AXAX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 509
Words 102
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 1, 4, 4, 4, 4
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Susan Mayer Brumel

I am a retired hospice social worker, who began writing poems about 2 years ago. I am married, a mom of two sons, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and grandma of two grandchildren who are the loves of my life. A lover of all animals and most people, I enjoy spending time in nature, long walks, and reading Pablo Neruda, Blake, William Carlos Williams, James Joyce, Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou, Leonard Cohen, and more. Baudelaire tells us to ‘be drunk’ on something every day; I am drunk on poetry and intend never to be sober! more…

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  • JanosThanatos
    JanosThanatos
    Such an abundance of heart conveyed through such elegant simplicity. Admirable too is your sensitive use of time-honoured figurate devices that all too many contemporary poets have forgotten how to appreciate.
    LikeReply 22 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you so much for your kind words. They are very much appreciated. I look forward to reading your poetry as well.
      LikeReply2 days ago
  • Philipo
    Philipo
    Congrats.
    LikeReply 13 days ago
  • jn.selvadurai
    jn.selvadurai
    The poetic magic woven delicately. One of my favourites this month. Gave the impression of someone tenderly and intently watching the infant. Thank you.
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you so much. I’m very happy you enjoyed it. I spent much time watching my infant grandson observing the movements of his hands and fingers. It was fascinating. I appreciate your support of my work.
      LikeReply 111 days ago
  • Chana
    Chana
    Magic indeed. How beautifully and poetically expressed.
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you for your very kind words of support! Much appreciated :)
      LikeReply 111 days ago
  • npirandy
    npirandy
    You did it again! This was one of my favorites. Quite an accomplishment since there were some GREAT ones this month.
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you so much. As always, I appreciate your kind words and support. It was such a beautiful image stored in my memory, I wanted to share it. I’m grateful so many people were moved by it.
      LikeReply1 day ago
  • hamiltonkim03
    hamiltonkim03
    Congratulations on coming second. Your poem is beautiful and there is nothing like the magic of a child. Kim
    LikeReply11 days ago
  • Vixility
    Vixility
    Yay! Such an amazing and truly relatable poem! I sure do miss those moments with my own daughter …
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you! I loved your entry!
      LikeReply11 days ago
  • Symmetry60
    Symmetry60
    You are such a showoff. But I forgive you since you're also an amazing poet. ;-)
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Hahaha. You’re so funny. Thank you. Not too shabby yourself. Great poem.
      LikeReply 111 days ago
    • Symmetry60
      Symmetry60
      Mine came out okay. It loses a bit of flare in keeping with the five-syllable meter, but what it lacks in depth I believe is compensated for via technique. Great job, Sue. You rock.
      LikeReply 111 days ago
  • steved.40507
    steved.40507
    It was relatable. You felt as if you were there. I enjoyed following the flow of the poem from beginning to end. I could feel the emotion projected.
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you so much! Your support means so much to me.
      LikeReply11 days ago
  • e.blair536
    e.blair536
    The cadenc.
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Means a lot to me.
      LikeReply11 days ago
  • jzyra1267
    jzyra1267
    I really enjoyed your poem. I can completely visualize the whole poem. Nice work
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them.
      LikeReply 111 days ago
  • grosbyrne
    grosbyrne
    Poem is simple is well versed. It reminds me of the scripture which says unless you are like a child you cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. I understand your comment. So happy you enjoyed it!
      LikeReply11 days ago
  • LillianP
    LillianP
    Something about time flying and living in the present really settled inside of me. The not knowing what the future holds, but also the innocence of a child… was just brilliants and extremely well done!
    LikeReply 111 days ago
    • susan.brumel
      susan.brumel
      Thank you, Lillian. I’m so happy my poem spoke to you in that way. My infant grandson, three already! inspired it. Thank you for your support. Means a lot to me.
      LikeReply11 days ago

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