Attachment Theory

Pedestrians on a rainy day

like a child
holding a tantrum
the sky opens up

suddenly
a downpour
100%

but the adults
are practicing
tough love

they raise
tear-resistant
shields and continue
on their way

Author: redgladiola

Creative writer happily predisposed to flights of fancy. You can find my poetry and short prose at https://redgladiola.wordpress.com View all posts by redgladiola

11 thoughts on “Attachment Theory”

psychopathsgetbored28 says:

November 26, 2014 at 2:43 pm

“tear-resistant shields” – Fantastic! Beautiful work, Red, as always! ❤

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1. redgladiola says:
  
  November 27, 2014 at 12:27 am
  
  Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this one. =)
  
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Gill McGrath says:

November 26, 2014 at 4:38 pm

great stuff!

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1. redgladiola says:
  
  November 27, 2014 at 12:28 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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yeoldefoole says:

November 26, 2014 at 5:09 pm

wow!
I would love to see you expand on this theme!

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1. redgladiola says:
  
  November 27, 2014 at 12:28 am
  
  Thank you! I’ll have to think about it. =)
  
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Nicodemas says:

November 27, 2014 at 1:53 am

Just awesome! I love this. Peace to you!

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1. redgladiola says:
  
  November 28, 2014 at 1:58 am
  
  Thanks! Same to you. 🙂
  
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leaveyourdigitalstampinthisworld says:

November 30, 2014 at 12:09 am

Reblogged this on Poetry by Lily.

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cheryl622014 says:

December 6, 2014 at 2:41 pm

Really enjoyed this, made me laugh! So true and should be!

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1. redgladiola says:
  
  December 6, 2014 at 4:46 pm
  
  Thanks. =)
  
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