A Backward Glance

Alongside a Chiltern chalkstream
I lay me down to dream,
of country paths,stiles and steep slopes,
those days,long ago,filled with hope;
I dreamed of days of summer sun
when my life had just begun,
climbing trees,cricket on the green,
the first time I made the school team;
Football with coats and tennis ball,
bonfire night fireworks in the Fall,
carol singing through silent streets,
paper chains and Christmas treats.

Crystal clear,vision's backward gaze
brought forth from nostalgia's haze.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 29, 2016 at 9:44 AM
A nice glance back at some of the fond memories of youth. I have a feeling this poem could have easily been much longer than it is. Paper chains, it has been a while since I thought of those. Nicely done Brian.
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November 29, 2016 at 10:21 AM
Yes indeed Chris it was a compilation of some poems which I made concise collectively.Thanks for your kind words
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November 29, 2016 at 5:38 AM
Brian, nice view you have there. Cheers, Doug.
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November 29, 2016 at 6:34 AM
Thanks Doug these things become more and more memorable as I age.
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