L Milton Hankins Poet Blank verse

Childhood In Summer

Joys of a childhood in summer return
As my life slips quickly into autumn's grasp
Carefree days romping through meadows
Hiking through densely overgrown paths
Clandestine alliances with special friends
Avoiding the drag of younger sibling's call
Carnival and the circus--exciting treats
Fun-filled days of sandlot baseball games
The anticipation of weekend fishing trips
Adventurous vacations in the family car
Times never again to be repeated fondly
My grandchildren too busy with computers!


written May 24, 2021

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Maurice Rigoler May 27, 2021 at 11:33 AM I'm working on a free verse narrative of my school boy vacation summers, and the activities my friends and I sought out to escape the boredom when the onlu thing to do was to create mischief – something boys are never at a loss to do. The lasg line of your fine summer poem was right on! / Maurice L Milton Hankins May 27, 2021 at 6:07 PM Thanks so much for your visit and for your comments, Maurice. They mean a lot to me.

Caren Krutsinger May 25, 2021 at 1:06 PM Computers are ruining a child's summers now! "Avoiding the drag of younger sibling's call Carnival and the circus--exciting treats" I remember these days! L Milton Hankins May 27, 2021 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Caren. I'm afraid our kids are missing out on so much that we derived great pleasure from growing up.