Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

A Place Long Ago

There was a place, years long ago,
a lush green oak and flowered vine.
You took my hand, we lay below
searching clouds for faces to find.
But didn't see time's restless flow
slip into our strawberry wine.

January 11, 2023
for Line Gauthier's Bite Size Contest No.59

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Suzanne Clear January 14, 2023 at 9:47 AM Anne, Think this made all of remember a time! Your words also made one realize there can be a repeat of that time, Thx again for your thoughts, suzanne Ann Peck January 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM Thanks, Suzanne!

Anne E Sangster - K January 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM A beautiful poem Ann. Both lovely and a little sad too. Hugs Anne :-) Ann Peck January 13, 2023 at 10:02 PM Thanks for hearing what I was saying. And, yes sad.

Paula Goldsmith January 12, 2023 at 6:56 AM Good memories are the best. I love to find things in the clouds. Have a blessed day......... Ann Peck January 12, 2023 at 10:24 AM Thank you, dear Paula.

Deb M January 11, 2023 at 9:19 PM Lovely yet sad Ann ….l love poems of relection…Debx Ann Peck January 12, 2023 at 10:22 AM Thanks, Debx. Oh, I love them, too! Life has so many.

Gershon Wolf January 11, 2023 at 7:20 PM Sweet, bittersweet, -- love the blend of nostalgia, Ann. Nicely done! :) gw Ann Peck January 12, 2023 at 10:23 AM Thanks, Gershon. Life seems full of bittersweet moments.