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Charles Ghigna - Father Goose®

the author of more than 100 award-winning books from Random House, Disney, Hyperion, Time Inc.,

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Present Light

If I could 
hold light
in my hand

I would
give it
to you

and watch it
become
your shadow.



10 comments:

Matt Forrest Esenwine said...

I love poems that say so much in so few words...love this, Charles.

Tabatha said...

Beautiful, Charles! :-) Thanks for sharing this with us. Happy Holidays!

iza said...

A perfect little poem. Lovely and powerful!

BJ Lee said...

Lovely, Charles. so small yet so big.:)

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Charles Ghigna said...

Thank you so much for your comments on my little poem. Happy Holidays to you all!

laurasalas said...

What a stunning love poem, Charles!

Charles Ghigna said...

Thanks, Laura! Always enjoy reading you too. May your New Year be filled with love, laughter, and Poetry!

Heidi Mordhorst said...

Thanks for joining the Solstice edition of Poetry Friday, Charles--and I agree with the others. This small poem has a magic transforming power. Enjoy the light-filled holidays!

Heidi Mordhorst said...

Thanks for joining the Solstice edition of Poetry Friday, Charles--and I agree with the others. This small poem has a magic transforming power. Enjoy the light-filled holidays!

Charles Ghigna said...

Thanks, Heidi, for hosing us all this week and for all your enLIGHTening Poetry!