Dreaming of Summer's At Grandmother's House

pirate ship, shirtless boys with candy-apple-dreams,
a caramel glazed sun, smothering the sky. 

dancing pines rap the window pane, 
awakening sparkle-fish-streams, 
wonderment sealed in little boy mason jars.
 
painted faces-foreign lands, king’s-ransom-gold,
ancient forests of knighthood battles, 
harrowing mountain ravines
swimming holes.
 
night time falls blanketing the sky,
climbing the willow tree,
counting the pin-cushioned-holestars- 
sling-shot-naps,
bare-foot-races with dragon flies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Rider Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Wonderful images! I especially love the last line! Well written! Congratulations on being featured! ~Trudy~
Jordan Avatar
April 4, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Jason - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
Mason Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 12:44 PM
What a wonderful write you've done, Jason!! Love the last line ... great imagery throughout and a very well-deserved selection to be a feature this week at the soup. Congratulations!
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
April 1, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Those days were so special. Wonderful feature. Congratulations Jason. God Bless. Vince
Townsend Avatar
March 30, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Wonderful memories, so fun and playful. Congratulations on being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita
Winter Avatar
March 30, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured write of the week! Awesome poetry. Love, Shar
 Avatar
March 30, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Nice use of imagery and alliteration to convey your thoughts in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 4:07 AM
They were special days. Wonderful write. Vince
Guzzi Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 6:26 AM
wonderful memories, I hear a bit of rhyme in there and..just me..I'd want more! Try my 3 Summer poems! Light & Love
Brown Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 8:56 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup. Please continue with your writing and share it with the world. Write from your heart and you will go far. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
November 8, 2008 at 5:55 PM
What excellent memories you captured in this wonderful poem! Reminded me of my childhood stay at Grandma's house! Thanks for the memory!~ Carrie
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace