The botanical gardens.
I was young, loved jumping in puddles and pulling on pigtails.
Walking with Nan on raised wood through mangroves,
smelling native fauna and listening to song coming from tree resting birds.
Her hand had a hold of mine, it always did.
I’ve grown up
but never grown out of those sunny days,
painted in all the right places with shade and vibrant coloured flowers.
It’s been a while Nan, we need to go again.
Let us meander this boardwalk and absorb the scenery
together, once more.
Author notes
Memories of time spent and time I will spend again, with my Nan, at the botanicals gardens...My fav part, the boardwalk through the mangroves
Hope you enjoy...
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ah those puddles, i still like jumping in them now i am older
the birdsong i still cock my ear to, i live right next to a park, lots of trees. a good personal poem, i did not really get to know my grandmother as she died when i was eight and my other gran i did not even know as she lived in another country.
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Hehehe yes so do I at 25 lol
I to have the advantage of birds, being surrounded by bushes trees..I find it a true blessing cept when I am really tire dand they are relly loud lol
I'm sorry you didnt have more of a chance to get to know your grandmothers...I would be lost without mine
Cindy
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Thank you for your entry, Good luck.
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A treasured memory brought back with poetry - thanks for sharing such a tender moment - we don't appreciate nature as often as we should
Good Luck in the contest
Tang
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Thank you for your kind comment
Cindy
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Ah...nice and touching journey of the memories...a lovely piece Indeed..immagery is quite powerful..and sentiments are truely heartfelt..well done....
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Thank you memories very close to my heart, they are
Cindy
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Oh how lovely this is sis!! I took a walk with you then through the gardens. Just divine!
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This is beautiful. I enjoyed reading your memories of time with your Nan. Juls
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Thanks Juls
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Wow! This is a wonderful memory and a beautiful poem. I hope you two can hold hands and walk through the mangroves again.
Love,
Amera♥
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Aw thanks I do too and I'm sure we will
Cin
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Another strong write, Cindy. I enjoy nearly all of your poems, but when you write from those places that have such personal meaning to you, it is just wonderful. I could feel the fond connection in your poem here, almost feeling envy in a desire to have such a great memory myself. I think it is a job well done and wish you luck.
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I enjoy the ones that comes form those places , happy memories etc, the best too
Thanks ,y friend
Cin
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Good morning..I am the first commentator..lol..
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lol, aw thank you..well I finally have added in the poem now
Cindy
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