Photo Credit: Bruno C. / Art Photos / CC BY

Her name was Patches
wild child and free
9 years old
Smarter than most

Knows when there’s
treats in your pocket
stops – begs

Smile, old man
She rides for you
share the love
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The weekend Trifextra Challenge is to choose one of three pictures, post it (with proper credits as provided), and write 33 words about it. I am completely taken with this little girl. When I was a teenager one of the popular songs of the day was Patches. Even though the song is about a boy, it is what came to mind as I wrote these words.

The weekend challenge is community-voted. I would encourage you all to go and read these many brilliant writers and pick your top three faves. The voting will open when the challenge ends and will last for 12 hours.

18 responses

  1. DeeDee says:

    I like your interpretation of the picture a lot! And the poem is heartwarming, very fit for the picture.

  2. Sandra Crook says:

    Nice take on the picture, beautifully done.

  3. Renee says:

    I like, she sounds like a spunky survivor!

  4. joetwo says:

    I like the final stanza. It is uplifting.

  5. Draug419 says:

    Patches sounds like a smart girl (:

  6. JannaTWrites says:

    I like that you’ve named her. Those who do this for a living are quite adept at getting donations. Our pocket change can make a huge difference for them.

  7. steph says:

    Yes, share the love. Nice job. I can see her life unfurled – smarter than most – she knows how to take care of herself.

  8. Gina says:

    Children in her circumstances DO know when you have treats (I know this from Honduras). Love the last stanza! This went so well with the picture.

  9. deana says:

    wonderful interpretation of the picture!

  10. Oh to be wild and free!

  11. Patti says:

    I think you and I saw this girl the same way. Nicely done.

  12. “Knows when there’s
    treats in your pocket”

    Somehow *every* kid knows when there are treats to be had. It;s like some build in treat seeking internal radar. Nice take on the prompt!

  13. Wisper says:

    I love the whimsical feel you gave to the piece. Even though it’s sad, there is still that touch of fancy and fun. Well done!

  14. Rachael says:

    I love the attitude in that last stanza! I love your cheerful take on the picture 🙂

  15. Atreyee says:

    Patches is surely a smart kid -knows how to get what she wants:-)Yes,if they are not street smart,they won’t survive for long.Lovely post:-)

  16. Trifecta says:

    Patches needs a novel.

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