As I walk about in my garden
Interesting sights I see
Myself as I grab a rope
And swing from the black walnut tree
As I walk about in my garden
Some beautiful treasures are there
Roses, peony's and lilacs
Just a few of the flowers I share
While walking through my garden
I see small children at play
Laughing and giggles galore
They have no desire to stray
I see so many wonders
In my garden of pure delight
They are enjoyable memories
And dreams throughout the night
Author notes
As a child we had much fun playing in our back yard. We had cherry trees and a huge black walnut tree. I used to climb the cherry trees, but not the black walnut. We had a rope swing hanging from the large lower limb. My Mother had so many beautiful flowers planted in our yard front and back, she enjoyed planting and taking care of them.
A contest entry
- A WALK IN YOUR GARDEN by Richard Adams, A Winkling #76. by Lyndon.
2800 points, ended May 18, 2008, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Say what you think
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Reminiscent of my own school days...
This is idyllic and innocent in its imagery. There could be more about feelings and an emotional expression to add a further depth to an already great poem.
I enjoy the metre and the rhyme of this poem and I am sure any child would love it and enjoy it also. That makes it special.
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Thank you R S
So glad you enjoyed my poem. I am so glad to have nice and happy memories from my chidhood....Katie
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Wonderful colors and flavors in your garden:
"Some beautiful treasure are there
Roses, peony's and lilacs
Just a few of the flowers I share"
I loved the flower names, but think you may have meant.
treasures instead of treasure.
Somehow, I wanted to go deeper than the visual in this piece. How rich was the scent of lilac, how did it make you feel, why does it make you want to walk in this garden. I just wanted a bit more...
But all in all a lovely walk and addition to this contest. Best of luck in the judging. ~Pamela
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Thank you Pamela for pointing out the spelling error. I have corrected it. I also appreciate your comments....Katie
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A garden swing from a maple tree, what a wonderful image, memories of a carefree childhood far away from the dirt and grime of the City. Lovely
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Thank you for your comment on my poem. Glad you enjoyed it...Katie
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A nostalgic poem for all elders like us, who are outgrown childishness. It took me to memory lane..well done..best of luck in the contest..VENU
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Thank you I am glad you enjoyed my poem. It's true I am an elderly senior, but I still haven't grown up. My Mother used to say "I'll be happy when you grow up", then it was "Kathy will you ever grow up?", then it was, "Kathy you will never grow up." My family and school mates called me Kathy>
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You did such a wonderful job with your memories of your childhood yard. I like the mood of this poem very much! Keep writing!!
Eclairluv
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Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. I am glad you enjoyed reading my poem.........Katie
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