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Childhood Sonnet

Childhood Sonnet


I think of you often
And times that we knew.
Most were such glad times
And life was still new.

Childhood was shared
With others so dear --
We were just kids then –
And life was so clear.

Now we look back in wonder
And ask ourselves why
If times were so happy
Then why do we cry?

Thus, sonnets are posted
When childhood is toasted.


Written by John Posey

8/11/14

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Timothy Hicks Date: 10/21/2014 1:33:00 PM There's a great flow in this severely shortened sonnet. Nostalgia is a great motivator for poetry - and you did well with this one. It's good to know that your childhood was toasted and not burnt... Login to Reply

Jesz Ika Date: 8/14/2014 10:49:00 PM I want to be a child again.lovely,sir.oh what i wouldn't give... being big is so hard,so much responsibility.You took me back a bit there.thank you.well penned,sir,really well put.hope to get this good,too.amazing,like.AJ Login to Reply John Posey Date: 8/15/2014 1:16:00 AM It seems like you make an astute observation..... You might have hit the head of the hammer with your nail..... regards...... Jake

Robert Lindley Date: 8/13/2014 9:23:00 PM Love this smooth flowing sonnet Jake. We sometimes cry because we would like to have those days back again! Login to Reply John Posey Date: 8/14/2014 1:25:00 PM Peter, wisdom shines through your comments. You display a rare understanding of what it is all about..... I value your comments..... Jake

Vera Duggan Date: 8/13/2014 7:41:00 PM Jake you certainly are on a roll with your sonnets and every one of them are great, so easy to read, keep them coming mate as we love reading them, take care my friend....Vera........... Login to Reply John Posey Date: 8/14/2014 1:29:00 PM I'm trying to sort out some things the muse is feeding me. Sometimes they come out OK...... Sometimes..... Just OOOHH! Love Ya ..... Jake

Debbie Guzzi Date: 8/13/2014 11:41:00 AM Ditto love ya dearly TOO! Raining here!Nice and peaceful. Write me a poem? Light & Love Login to Reply John Posey Date: 8/14/2014 1:43:00 PM When asked to write a verse or two I always start by thinking of you. And if I listen to my heart I'm nearly finished when I start...... Jake

Debbie Guzzi Date: 8/12/2014 7:34:00 PM A pleasure to read your verse this evening. Light & Love Login to Reply John Posey Date: 8/13/2014 10:35:00 AM Thanks, dearest, I'm always pleased when you visit... It feeds my inspiration...... Love Ya, Jake