Open Poetry #37 |
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Lightning Bugs and Honeysuckle Vines |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia ![]() |
I pulled into the driveway of the old homeplace; For far too many years, I'd been away; Trying to make a future in the ol' rat race; But for now I need to relive yesterday. I hugged and kissed Mom and Dad and sister Mary; I was introduced to little Timmy, Mary's son; He eyed my beard and said, "You sure are hairy!" Then he squatted down and shot me with his gun. So many precious memories, turning back time; To the summers of my youth, so carefree; There, I saw my parents, once more in their prime; And that little freckled boy that once was me. Oh, the days go by so fast... Turn around and years have passed; Where is that freckled kid I left behind? Nothing makes me feel the way That I did in childhood days; With lightning bugs and honeysuckle vines. David bought a house and half an acre; Mary has a brand new shiny car; Aunt Rosie collects salt and pepper shakers; Little Timmy likes to wish upon a star. Uncle Phil wants to win the lottery; He's dreaming of a bass boat and a truck; Aunt Suzie's into crafts and antique pottery; Timmy wants a four-leaf clover for good luck. Mama still has her jar of wheat back pennies; She keeps looking for that '55 double die. Aunt Suzie is hoping one day she'll be skinny Little Timmy wants a piece of cherry pie. Daddy says he sure could use a chain saw. Brother Bobby bought his girl a diamond ring. Grandma wants the plot right next to Gramdpa. Little Timmy has a June bug on a string. Oh, the days go by so fast... Turn around and years have passed. Where is that freckled kid I left behind? Nothing makes me feel the way That I did in childhood days; With lightning bugs and honeysuckle vines. Well, the folks are awful glad I came to visit. Mama sets the table, with a smile. It sure smells good and I don't want to miss it; But I'm gonna play with Timmy for awhile. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Absolutely a marvel to read! miscellanea |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A pleasure to read! Now I am smelling honeysuckle, and remembering a family reunion many many years ago, when I chose to hang out with all the little kids because the adults were boring me with their conversations about sports. LOL, I preferred the bug hunt expedition with my nephews and nieces, who captured a myriad of creepy crawlies to bring back to the fireside in order to show off their hunting expertise. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Nothing makes me feel the way That I did in childhood days; With lightning bugs and honeysuckle vines." I love those lightning bugs and honeysuckle vines and June bugs on a string too Uriah! This was great! |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
With such an irresistible title, I'm not surprised to find every line a delight. *S* This is wonderful!!!! |
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