Fun With Friends

"recently scenes of early life have stolen into my mind, like breezes blown ..."

                       -  Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (from his writings)


When I was young and innocent,
I enjoyed life just as a child,
Had fun with friends magnificent!

Playing games out there in the wild,
Running around free, playing catch,
Chasing dragonflies, how we smiled!

Sharing jokes, we were quite a batch,
Climbing trees to pluck and eat fruits,
Not bothered about scrapes or scratch!

We had our own share of disputes,
Got o'er them just as children can,
Followed grand whimsical pursuits!

Sometimes we walked, sometimes we ran,
We thought our childhood life was cool,
Cycling around, we hatched such plans!

We gorged on 'chaat'* outside our school,
When I was young and innocent,
Trusted each other as a rule,
Had fun with friends magnificent!


*'chaat' is a sweet and sour, tangy Indian snack made up of raw vegetables, puffed rice, boiled chickpea, boiled potatoes, tamarind chutney, spices, etc. 

10th October, 2022

For Constance La France's "Writing Challenge - Past Memories - "T" Forms" contest
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La France Avatar
November 12, 2022 at 1:08 AM
Jo, a wonderful Terzanelle and congratulations on your placement in my contest, Writing Challenge - Past Memories- "T" Forms, and of course I like the quote, well done !
Alex Avatar
November 1, 2022 at 7:12 AM
Great and beautiful experiences of childhood with friends is beautifully narrated in Terzanelle form. Congratulations!
Dietrich Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Very well done, Jo. Wow, how long since I have seen you? I can see by your poetry page that it's been months since you posted. I hope all is well with you.
Cunningham Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 12:50 AM
Love to stroll down memory lane Jo, I'm happy that you have beautiful memories of your childhood, good luck in the contest. Tom
Buhagiar Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 12:37 AM
A great terzanelle. I'm sure you will achieve a high placing. Your memories are great.
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