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Wild and Free

Wild and Free Just a small child she knew nothing of strife She laughed and she played just six years of life Her joys were simple, you must understand the grass and the flowers, the pebbles and sand All of her toys, were part of this land She danced in the rain, all naked and wild not a care in this place A happy young child Her parents were poor this, she did not see as she ran through the fields and climbed the trees She knew nothing of heartache in this wilderness Her young life filled with natures magical bliss Oh to be, how I used to be This innocent young child running wild and free. 3rd place in "Happy Days" contest Sponsored by: Nayda Ivette Negron |

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Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/7/2017 7:10:00 AM

Congrats Lenna, for your well-deserved 3rd placement with this fine piece!! ;-)

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/11/2017 12:53:00 PM

Thank You kindly Teddy :)

Alyssa Lorette

Date: 7/5/2017 2:54:00 PM

How passionate! I'm sure most of us can relate to this poem at some point in our lives. Congrats on winning 3rd place, Lenna! :)

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/11/2017 12:52:00 PM

Thank You Alyssa. I hope many have enjoyed this experience as much as I did. :)

Chris Green

Date: 7/5/2017 10:29:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in the contest my friend.

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/11/2017 12:50:00 PM

Thank You Chris, I am delighted by this win on one of my favorite poems :)

Jeremy Smith

Date: 7/4/2017 8:58:00 PM

Great write Lenna:) Youth is always missed as an adult!

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/6/2017 12:02:00 PM

Thank You Jeremy :)

Roy Pett

Date: 6/1/2017 11:23:00 AM

Hi Lenna, the best poems are those written from the heart, I'm no expert but I just try to write things that interest me with the hope that the reader finds it interesting too, this was a joy to read. Roy, :))

Lenna Walker
Date: 6/1/2017 12:25:00 PM

Thank You so much Roy, It was a joy to write also and I smile every time I see it and remember those days :)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/23/2017 7:37:00 AM

Good Morning Lenna. Poetry does not have to rhyme nor does it have to have punctuation or capitalization. This is just my opinion of course but I will defend such thoughts until my last breath. Poetry to me is words and words alone. And that Lenna you delivered in a beautiful and expressive way that touches the heart. Well done entirely. Have a wonderful day. PS: bless the little girl and all children for what they stand for and for the world they live in.

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/23/2017 9:33:00 AM

I understand Lisa and you are right, (I left the note because I realized even the verses weren't the same # of lines.) Thank You for your kind words, I am thrilled you like it. That little girl was me, when I lived in Florida, in a little town called Fountain :)

Darren White

Date: 5/23/2017 4:02:00 AM

What a wonderful poem :) It sings with joy and pleasure, and it makes me happy knowing it was probably you?

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/23/2017 9:38:00 AM

Good morning Darren :) Thank You so much !! Yes, the little girl was me (and my siblings at the time) but then ... I had to grow up ... Have a nice day Darren:)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/23/2017 3:36:00 AM

- The time children were children ... a happy time "running wild and free" - A beautiful poem, Lenna :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/23/2017 9:41:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise, yes it WAS a happy time. Thank You for your sweet comments ! Wishing you a lovely day also :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/23/2017 1:02:00 AM

For all the conveniences we have of our computers and cell phones, I think the children were happier just using their imaginations when playing. Alas, now it's not safe to let your child get out of your sight. Sounds like you had a lovely care free childhood regardless of spare funds. I enjoyed it Lenna! 7 ; )

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/23/2017 9:45:00 AM

Hi Connie, I think it is vitally important for children to use their imaginations, but it seems to be the electronic age and not many do. So true about not letting your children out of your sight these day. Back then, we lived in the country with no traffic or neighbors and didn't have to worry much. I would love that again. Glad you enjoyed the poem :)

Jan Allison

Date: 5/22/2017 12:42:00 PM

oh the innocence of childhood so beautifully portrayed Lenna:-)I wish more children now could experience the simplicity and freedom in life that we used to have:-) I too would have classified it as rhyme:-) hugs Jan xx7

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/22/2017 1:04:00 PM

Thank You Jan :) :) I am happy people can see/hear/read what I tried to portray. I was very oblivious and carefree for awhile. ugghh ... and then we all grow up !! right ? Thank you for adding your comment, I appreciate you :)

Chris Green

Date: 5/22/2017 12:18:00 PM

To be a child again, oblivious to reality and the hardships others may be facing is a wonderful feeling and in my opinion, the way it should be. Your childhood sounds like a lot of love was shown which if you have love and family, no one is ever that poor. A wonderful look back Lenna and in your amazing poetic style.

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/22/2017 12:56:00 PM

I think back to this time and smile. Living like that and being oblivious (for awhile) were admittedly some of the best days of my life :) and probably what began my love affair with nature :) .... then I started school.. and had to wear clothes and shoes - and I learned that others did not live like us, even then I still didn't care much about the materiel things - except clothes - and food, lol. I didn't know the word "poor" for a long time, my Mother never complained either. Thank You Chris, happy you enjoy my personal poetic style :)