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Erstwhile(Naga-Uta Lyric Form)

Sitting here,I dream Those Summer days of my youth, Life was slower then - Holidays,so full of sun Time, just drifted by, Daylight lasting,oh so long - Days stretched into weeks Carefree as we ventured forth Growing up,was simpler then.

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Date: 12/20/2019 2:03:00 PM
Brian, a very nice poem and I am feeling inspired !
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Brian Strand
Date: 12/20/2019 2:35:00 PM
Nostalgia once again Constance,a problem of my advanced age I'm afraid.
Date: 9/1/2008 2:56:00 AM
Yes, this wonderfully delightful poem make sone go back in time to a carefree time in our lives, when we actually stopped to watcha bird build her nest!! Well done! Peace Fathima
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Date: 8/30/2008 10:41:00 PM
Yes it was! I too find myself drifting back there and recapturing that wonderful feeling. Thanks for the memories. Lainie
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Date: 8/26/2008 3:01:00 PM
So very true Brian and yet I wonder if our children will feel the same oneday about their childhoods. Makes one wonder. Really enjoyed this one. Regards Heidie
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Date: 8/26/2008 2:38:00 PM
Hello Brian This brings back memories! Life really was a whole lot simpler then wasn't it. I love the message in this, for it makes me want to just sit and ponder for awhile. Take care dear Brian. Blessings to you and yours. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 8/26/2008 4:14:00 AM
Lovely poem.. excellently crafted ! The form enhances the contents so that it flows 'Naturally'. you have use some lovely phasing and repetition.. I love "Life was slower then -" echoed by " Growing up,was simpler then."
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Date: 8/26/2008 4:08:00 AM
Beautiful reflection of a happy time...I hear ya, Brian...love Kristin P.S-thank you for the honor of placing in your recent contest :) I hope I can figure out how to write a proper lyric like his one for your current contest...
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Date: 8/25/2008 3:36:00 PM
Gosh Brian, not sure if I want to smile or cry. This really takes me back. Too well written. Too much truth. Love, Shar
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Date: 8/25/2008 1:32:00 PM
such a true and uplifting and memory finding piece of poetry. days were so simple back then, this was a great write and thank you for reading my poetry and for your comment
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