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Childhood Nostalgia

ran down grassy slopes looking for the bleating lambs chasing butterflies~ our world buoyant like bubbles, high up, dazzling rainbow hues gone are those sweet days of frolic with springing steps wrapped in great wonder~ is it death of verdant spring or autumn’s ripe mellowing as bygone sunset the joy of childhood is gone lost in tides of time~ will we ever get it back a sweet gift once and for all August.14. 2022 ~ Placed First~ Childhood Nostalgia Poetry Contest Sponsor- JC Brul Syllable count- 5-7-5-7-7 Checked with HMS

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Bill Baker

Date: 9/2/2022 2:17:00 PM

Lovely memories of childhood my friend. They say as we age we will experience a second childhood??? In my case, I'm on about my 4th already. :-) Thanks for the pleasant memories, Valsa. Peace and love, Bill

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/31/2022 3:09:00 PM

Lovely penning Valsa. I hope we never lose it! Congratulations on your win! Linda

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/31/2022 12:38:00 PM

Valsa, this is so visual and sensory with a deep sense of pensive longing. I do believe we "get it back" when we revisit this time of our life through memory - a chance to savor, a chance to smile reminding us to look for wonder through a child's eyes. I love this thought provoking poem. Congratulations dear Valsa. You never fail to amaze me. Blessings.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/31/2022 9:12:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your predicted top win in this contest, Valsa.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/13/2022 8:25:00 PM

lovely stuff... Now, will you ever got it back?! You've got the hills, the skies, the scenery. What are you missing, exactly?! -- Youth's vision and vigor, perhaps...

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/13/2022 10:33:00 AM

Ah, but we have memories which tend to enhance over time! Enjoyed! Aloha!

Silent One

Date: 8/13/2022 10:08:00 AM

So many will relate to what you have written... our childhood is nostalgic and yet it is gone so quickly.. An excellent poem for this prompt..

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/13/2022 6:12:00 AM

You never fail to wow me with your writing, Valsa. wistfully thinking back on the carefree days of one's youth and innocence with a feeling of nostalgia. Great set of Tankas, Best for a win

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/13/2022 5:28:00 AM

Reminiscing in nostalgic lookback to the days of youth and innocence. Well written, as always, Valsa. Best to you.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/13/2022 2:40:00 AM

Dear Valsa we can always relive it in our memory, if we can't go back at least we can re visit, what a blessing that is, sending love and joy your way xo

Valsa George
Date: 8/13/2022 3:20:00 AM

Quite true. Again those days can be resurrected and re-lived only in memory ! Thanks a lot dear Rose !

Paul Callus

Date: 8/13/2022 1:43:00 AM

Nostalgic thoughts can be bittersweet, Valsa, especially when we know that certain things can never reoccur. ~ Warm regards // paul

Valsa George
Date: 8/13/2022 3:18:00 AM

The realization that certain things will never come back is a painful one, but we have to cope with it ! Thanks a lot great haiku poet !

Constance La France

Date: 8/13/2022 1:16:00 AM

Valsa, a lovely poem for the contest, yes, the innocence and joy of childhood has slipped away, blessings ~Constance

Valsa George
Date: 8/13/2022 3:15:00 AM

I miss those sweet days, Constance ! We lose and miss many things as time moves on. Can't help. Thanks a lot dear

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/13/2022 12:58:00 AM

I have to admit I had an unhappy childhood. Somehow I survived. Your poem iis a delight to read. Hugs.

Valsa George
Date: 8/13/2022 3:13:00 AM

Your openess, I appreciate much. My experience was quite contrary. I had a sweet time with my siblings, my first cousins (of almost my own age ) at a home that would become an extended family on vacations and festive occasions. We had great fun. Thanks a lot dear Victor !

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/12/2022 11:42:00 PM

Wondrous verses, marvelous imagery, nostalgic times, my dearest friend, Valsa. Good luck! Your creation deserves recognition! Blessings.

Valsa George
Date: 8/13/2022 3:08:00 AM

Thanks a lot sweet friend Demetrios ! Stay healthy and happy dear friend .....