Cold Spring Street

Cold Spring Street

When I was young
I could walk far on sidewalks
For it was a different time then.
Corner to corner
Across the busy avenue
Up Prospect Hill and down the long street.
But when I was late to return
The walk seemed longer
The street was longer and
Shadows were pasted on the houses I passed.
The Hill became a mountain that
Made me skip down, maybe run
And the Avenue was lined with endless cars 
Blaring headlights
Going fast
The sidewalks now had big trees
With darkness around the sides
That caused my eyes to jump
As I walked faster with beating heart
Sweating
With a short run
I reached my corner,
Now my door.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dufresne Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 5:57 PM
I see you took an 8th place win! pretty cool Lady Jeralynn! Congratulations well deserved.
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March 10, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Well done Jeralynn! great write with interesting real life perspective. Love Robert
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 11:13 AM
I can feel the fright of a small child trying to get home around dark or at dusk for that was a very scary time...Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 10:21 PM
very interesting approach to the contest with this enjoyable poem. Congratulations on your win. LUv, Andrea
Fraser Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Jeralynn, many congratulations on your win in Laura's fine contest >> James
Brown Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Congratulations on your win in Laura's Beyond Nightfall! contest Jeralynn. Love, Carol
Villarosa Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 1:14 AM
A very unique concept on this nightfall scenarios. A deserving win, congratulations to you Jeralynn. (^_^) Noel.
Johnson Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Congratulations on your win with this beauty. Love, Joyce
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March 7, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Congratulations Jeralynn, on your success in the Poetry Soup member contest: Beyond Nightfall! Sponsored by: Laura Mckenzie. I can see why you are in the winners’ circle! Nice! Times sure have changed since long ago. Nicely portrayed. Smiles, Dane Ann
Owens Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Congratulations on your win...enjoyed...Marty
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February 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM
brings back memories.
Cheeseman Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 5:48 AM
Good write remember the feeling very well thanks Daniel
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