The Halo That Would Not Light, written by Lucie Brock-Broido is an exceptionally phenomenal poem. The poem highlights the wonder and fear of growing up. There are so many people in the world and everyone lives completely different lives. However, they all experience a childhood. Be it a terrible experience or an amazing one, everyone experiences their own. This poem really spoke to me because childhood really is reflected on quite frequently and is missed once it is gone. I know that I miss being young. When I think back on my childhood, it just feels like a reel of many memories. Some of the memories good, and others not so good, but either way I miss it.
"As certain and indivisble as
Red scarves silking endlessly
From a magician's hollow hat
and the spectacular catastrophe
of your endless childhood
is done."
This is my favorite part of the poem because it expresses the longing and sadness that catches up to you and chokes the excitement to grow up right out of you.
Saying goodbye to your childhood may be a part of life, but it's not always easy.
Try to be a little more specific with your opening paragraph. Otherwise, I think you have a start of some good thoughts. :)
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