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Childhood Memories - For Michelle
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Childhood Memories - For Michelle |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
I remember way back when You and I would go to the park Only two blocks away in reality But to us it seemed so much farther We’d spend the best part of the day there Laughing, talking, without a care in the world Playing literally for hours on end Under the warm sun and blue sky Remember how we used to swing Making a contest out of it To see who could go highest Although it really didn’t matter We were in it for the fun of it All those contests we made up Pushing ourselves to the limit Just to see how far we could go Then we’d climb around on the monkey bars I can still see us sitting there talking Side by side at the top of the slides For what seemed like an eternity Then we’d go over to the sand box Digging deep to the cool part Where little hands smoothed it out So we could write our names No matter how old we got We never seemed to outgrow The confines of our park I still think of it that way, you know We still went there frequently As teenagers lost in time the moment We stepped through that gate You and I, the same as always I think we must have spent Thousands of hours together Tennis rackets in hand Banging that ball back and forth It is amazing how long we’d play In the heat of the summer Sun beating down on us Barely a breeze to speak of Yet the game always continued Between breaks for food or water A few minutes here and there to rest Then we’d be back at it until dusk Even though we’ve shared countless times Filled with more memories than I can fathom I want you to know these times were my favorite All the days spent at the park with you I look back on them now with a smile You, my oldest and dearest friend, Share the most precious bond with me A childhood full of memories to last a lifetime All writing comes |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
You've taken us on a beautiful stroll through the garden of your memories Jenn...wouldn't it be nice to go back every once in a while...and better still to find the simple bonds of friendship like we all had back then...friendship built on being just who we are...silly me... that is what we have  and what we foundhere..in a meadow of poetry...Hugs to you my friend...you weave like an angel~ |
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Brad Majors 
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
Ah chilhood friendship So beautifully written! |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
I wish I had a friend like that, what a great tribute. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Childhood friendships contain so many memories, but those memories are most precious when the friendship has continued to adulthood. And what precious memories you have here! I'm sure that Michelle cherishes them as much as you do! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
BDC - Thank you for accompanying me on this little stroll down memory lane. It would be wonderful to back every now and then, but I know it will never be the same as it was. Life was a whole lot simpler then for us both. I believe we do have a friendship built on who we are and we were lucky enough to find it here amongst all this poetry. Thank you, my friend, for your kind words and hugs right back!! Brad - Thank you! It is wonderful. PoeticKnight - I think everyone should have a friend like that. It makes life so much better. Elizabeth - The memories are many and precious, every single one. Yes, I am sure Michelle also cherishes them. How can we not? We've known each other for 26 years!! Time sure does fly when you meet someone when you're three!! Thank you! All writing comes |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
excellent LW. . . it's a wonderful thing when friendships can last a lifetime. . . well done. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Ohh...This was a beautiful portrait of friendship memories. Geesh..You played those war games too!? I think you've inspired a poem that I will work on in the comfort of my notebook because this kind of inspiration deserves some extra work. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us, and thanks for the inspiration. still d-i-s-c-o-n-n-e-c-t-e-d |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ When childhood friends hold hands for a lifetime ... that is a very, very special bond. I call it a marvelous fraternity of sistership when the merry-go-round of life spins us around and drops us, face-up laughing, in the memories of the sandbox ! Wonderful joy for you to share Michelle with us. Thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Beautifully written....I've always wanted to write a childhood piece...I like yours though..brilliant poem!! Nathan |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a treasure you are to do this for your friend, and what a treasure she has in you. This was lovely, and I thank you for sharing it. |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~LW,...this is so special. So very nice to read. Warming. Take care you. *Peace J. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh how wise you were, to know these memories were worth keeping a lifetime. How fortunate both of you. Love, Joyce |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
Brilliant. I enjoyed and thought back on my childhood friends. I still have contact with one, she and I were always close. It is nice to know her now as an adult. Red |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is so uplifting! Thank you for sharing this with us Jennifer. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven - It is awesome when friendships last a lifetime. Thank you. Temptress - The memories are treasure to me. So many things shared. You are welcome for sharing and I am looking forward to seeing the poem. Marge - The bond is one that I hope will last a lifetime. Funny how we don't get to see each other much these days yet when we do, we just pick right up where we left off. You are welcome and I thank you for reading. Nate - Glad you enjoyed mine, but try one of your own. You just may surprise yourself!! Mysteria - I think she is the treasure to put up with me for so many years!! LOL. Thank you much! SpitFire - Aw, thank you. It left me with a warm feeling too. You take care too. Joyce - Not sure I am wise, but I knew that bond would never be broken and it hasn't been. We are very lucky. Red - Glad to help you recall. It is always nice when the friendship continues once you become adults. Half the fun is when we get together and remember some of the things we did. Hilarious!! Thank you! Kathleen - Happy to uplift and share the memories. They are very special to me. All writing comes |
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