Thoughts harken back to childhood days,
as a young girl frolics and plays.
Mid the shadows of the old cypress tree,
laughter and innocence call to me.
Upon the high branches dreams to be had,
place of refuge when times were sad.
Still calls to me when my mind needs a rest,
quiet place, serenity's quest.
Boughs once held those joys of tender years,
never forgotten, dream appears.
Twirl round and round with yesterdays hope,
up and away vine covered rope.
So high and mighty was this tree so grand,
southern comfort in forest stand.
Tall tales and riddles and nursery rhymes,
remembrance of more innocent times.
A contest entry
- Picture prompt! by Quiet places.
1750 points, ended July 7, 13 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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beautifully written and versed with flawless flow of the unforced rhyme---abundant in it's imagery--Congratulations on the well-deserved Bronze Award!
Well Done!!
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Great Comment
Hello,
Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. You take care.
Sandy
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SO BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING!!!!
Reading this and remembering my own sweet memories from those long gone times brings such a peaceful relaxation to me.
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Must have missed this comment. You take care dear friend. Hugs and Smiles. Sandy
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Beautiful!
Packed with memories and child hood fun this poem holds dear those days of old. Great job. Don
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Great Comment
Thank you Don, Wonderful Comment. Always appreciate your thoughts on my poetry. You take care.
Bless You,
Sandy
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This piece of writing is so wonderful and hearfelt! absolutley teriffic write! best of luck in the contest, amazing use of the prompt
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Precious and wonderful, I didn't have a tree house but a cubby house in the yard as we didn't have a tree but I always felt high above everyone around us when I played there with my sisters, this takes me back and makes me smile
Just lovely hun
Best of luck
♥
Stay safe
Love to you
~Manda
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Such a simple quest for the young, frolic in the trees and swing from rope. Delight in the uncomplicated, yet, rushed life to grow beyond their years. Boughs capture the loud cries of children lost in joy of the moment. This evokes so many memories of play in the woods and roll down the hills as our innocent life shares amusement. Good luck with the contest.
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Thank You Dan
Good Morning. Hope this day finds you well and happy. Thank you for the wonderful comment Glad you enjoyed my trek back to childhood fun. You take care. Always nice to read your thoughts on my poetry.
Bless You Sandy
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Did everyone have a tree house
Wow I made a house on the ground with bricks. You had to stay within the bricks. There never was enough bricks for house and fruniture. I just remembered this, Thank you...mac
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Good Morning Mac
Hope this day finds you well and happy. I send the sunshine to warm you with smiles. Hope you get better soon my friend. Take care.
Bless You,
Sandy
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wow
a very beautiful write ^-^ i rly look up to ppl like you when i write my poetry very nice
~Fayte†
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Phenomenal write.
Actually better than the other poem that I read that was on the same subject. Must have been a contest.
I can definitely see it as a getaway. So true. all these things. Definitely one to bookmark.
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Very good
A thought provoking poem with a good theme.
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Nice Comment
Thank You Terry, I appreciate you stopping by and reading. Take care. Sandy
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Beautiful!! What an enchanting and peaceful journey you have taken me on. I so enjoyed reading. Amazing imagery and emotion. Good luck in the contest my dear friend. Theresa
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Very beautiful.
As always you have depicted the essence of this picture very well. Your poems have such warmth and enjoyment in the reading of them. This one hit home for me, as that was my favorite place to be as a child and throughout my teen years. Whenever things were in a turmoil all I had to do was climb my favorite tree and there I foun the peace and quiet that I longed for. The tree was also a good place to contemplate upon the meaning of life. I wish you much luck in this contest and hope you win an award.
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Beautiful!
I always click on you! I LOVE your work. your are just so talented, one of the best at rhyming and meter...my fav. Just a fabulous poem for the pic.
Great work!
Good luck in the contest.
Jennifer
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