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Childhood's Sacred Places

Childhood's Sacred Places I dreamt I was a girl of nine. So, venturing into the autumn woods, I skipped happily! I found a river and some frogs calling each other, merrily. Even some logs to walk and balance on, carefully! I found leaves of such beauty, into my backpack they went. I touched each tree, each had a different feel and scent. Alas the sun was going down and not knowing what to do. I hugged an Oak and did say, " Now you stay right here! I am coming back for you." Memories of Thatcher Woods Elmwood Park, Illinois Ocober 16, 2019

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Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 11/4/2019 3:14:00 AM

Simple and beautiful

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/4/2019 3:47:00 AM

Hi again! I was surprised it got any replies, Krish. Glad you liked iit. Years have passed but I still am very much am that little girl in Thatcher Woods. Thank you for the visit. Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/17/2019 2:48:00 PM

Now this is so cute Panagiota and it seems everybody thinks so - your poems are generated by pure passion, power and talent. I have made this a definite fav! Hugs Jenn.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/17/2019 6:06:00 PM

Jennifer~ wow...a Fave. That is truly a blessing, Passion and power, yes. My insipid poems? Arg. I have those too! Talent? On loan from God. I give Him the credit. Huggs, Panagiota

Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/17/2019 8:19:00 AM

What an adorable poem Panagiota! It really captures the imagination :-) x

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/17/2019 2:29:00 PM

I’m so glad you did :-) x

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/17/2019 10:38:00 AM

Elaine...I thought that nobody would like this. I debated about posting it,,,now, glad I did.. Thank you Panagiota

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/16/2019 7:56:00 PM

The word 'sweet' is simply inadequate to describe how delightful this is, my friend. Right into my FAVEs. Thanks, Panagiota! Smiles, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/17/2019 6:31:00 AM

Hello smiling Gershon. Ahh, to be in one of your honored Faves. EXHILRATING Elmwoid Park is always a delicious memory. It was quite idyllic.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/16/2019 1:18:00 PM

- The forest was my childhood playground, Panagiota :) - Lovely :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/16/2019 2:35:00 PM

Good for you! Many wonders in a forest. And there were no cell phones playing looney tuners either. Heaven on earth. Panagiota xx

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/16/2019 12:07:00 PM

I can almost hear a breathless child excitedly retelling the days adventures to Mom. love the title, too :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/16/2019 2:30:00 PM

Hello P.S.! I will agree on the title! )) once I have one, I go from there. Titles are more difficult than the poem for me. But hey, I am not a great Poetess like you. Mediocre at best. I keep trying, P.S.! Glad you liked it, P.R.

Chris Green

Date: 10/16/2019 8:13:00 AM

That was so cute my friend. I love the childhood innocence I felt in this poem. Made me kind of giddy picturing this and missing times just like this.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/16/2019 8:21:00 AM

Chris! How funny, I felt giddy, too! Oh, to walk on a log again, hmm? I felt 9 nine years old when writing it. Somes poems write me, not me, them. It's like letting go to the universe and being one with it. Am sure you have fond memories of being a boy! Share them! Thank you. You are a compass, helping me with directions as which poetic way to go. Love. Panagiota xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/16/2019 8:04:00 AM

A delightful piece.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/16/2019 8:08:00 AM

Greetings Richard... I do very much value you, your comments and so glad you shared your thoughts. Panagiota xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/16/2019 6:05:00 AM

I love the woods and the trees and all things in nature... Wonderful write. Bless you so much, with love and prayers, Gina

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/16/2019 7:26:00 AM

The woods smell so good. You are my first Comnent today, bless you in all you do. Thank You Panigiota