Open Poetry #19 |
Of Yesterday |
Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
Sometimes I dream of yesterday, of fenced backyards and children's play, used tire swings and cardboard forts; shouts of summer's glee, of kick the can and hide and seek; of running ever free. Those were the days of joys that last, of cloudless skies, warm summer sun; dark shadows never cast, then fireflies in twilight's glow, signalled end of play, open windows, evening's breeze; came close of summer's day. Pajamas worn on clean white sheets; drifting off to sleep, into the land of childhood dreams; memories to keep, dreams of space ships, fantasies; no dreams of pain nor sorrows, when one is young, the only dreams, are dreams of one's tomorrows. [This message has been edited by Tim (03-04-2002 11:30 PM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Tim Sounds like you have some wonderful memories. You write of them with affection. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Took me back to that place...great write! |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Tim, I remember when I was younger, all the adults would tell me to enjoy my time as a kid. Once I became an adult, I'd forever want to go back. Of course at the time I thought they were insane LOL. Now, however, I realize how right they were. Things seemed so simple then.... Great write, I enjoyed Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (03-05-2002 01:15 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed this very much. *S* The trip down memory lane leaves me wistful... was I ever to young to be worried? *S* Excellent work! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Amazing how we don't realize what we had until that time in our lives has past. What seemed like boredom as a child now has us longing for the simplicity and peace of those times. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Amazing how we don't realize what we had until that time in our lives has past. What seemed like boredom as a child now has us longing for the simplicity and peace of those times. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Tim...refreshing...that's it! This is refreshing...!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Tim~ Stirring memories - you are~ 'when one is young, the only dreams, are dreams of one's tomorrows.' Ahhhhh, enjoyed~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Tim, Thanks for sharing your wonderful meories.Ahh to be an innocent child.Nicely done. Peaches |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wonderful reminders...I loved those yesterdaze. *s M |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
then fireflies in twilight's glow, signalled end of play, open windows, evening's breeze; came close of summer's day Tim - love this one!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Those were the days of joys that last, of cloudless skies, warm summer sun; dark shadows never cast, then fireflies in twilight's glow, signalled end of play, open windows, evening's breeze; came close of summer's day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oh how I love this one Tim! So many memories you stirred up here. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Tim - Thanks for taking me back to those carefree summer days of my youth. I do sense a sad tone in this write. One of longing to go back to when things were simple and dreams were still new and obtainable. Just one man's opinion. Dave |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Tim, this is soooooo beautifully touching, I couldn't help but cry reading this because I always wanted to enjoy my time as a boy everyday but I was abused by others all the time and I never got to have happy dreams to hold and I just didn't want to live! (sigh) I dream of falling in love with my dream girl RosePetal so much now for she is the only thing that makes me feel young again! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, may the beautiful memories of childhood and bliss forever shine in your heart! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tim, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* the innocent days of childhood...how wonderful they were...but I believe we can still take joy in that kind of innocent feeling...it just means we have to want to stop long enough to let the feelings and fantasies again flow into our hearts....*sigh* I guess I will always be a dreamer...and I am glad of it...This is a stunning poem, Tim...I love it...**big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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