Brian Strand Poet Lyric

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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Constance La France December 20, 2019 at 2:03 PM Brian, a very nice poem and I am feeling inspired ! Brian Strand December 20, 2019 at 2:35 PM Nostalgia once again Constance,a problem of my advanced age I'm afraid.

Fathima Dawood September 1, 2008 at 2:56 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

Elaine George August 30, 2008 at 10:41 PM Yes it was! I too find myself drifting back there and recapturing that wonderful feeling. Thanks for the memories. Lainie

Heidie Buys August 26, 2008 at 3:01 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

P Sheart August 26, 2008 at 2:38 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

Maggie Huscroft August 26, 2008 at 4:14 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."

Kristin Reynolds August 26, 2008 at 4:08 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...

Sharon Winter August 25, 2008 at 3:36 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

James Foulk August 25, 2008 at 1:32 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