Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Quatrain

Green Town, Ohio

Green Town, Ohio 
where memories congregate, 
granddads as time machines, 
grandmas... magicians. 

Two of them leaping 
in Superman sneakers 
as if they are flying, 
smelling the fresh cut grass. 

Sparklers and firecrackers 
sizzle for dominance, 
lighting their path through 
the warm summer night. 

Holding hands, tentative, 
feeling the moment, 
you can't put a price 
on such innocent bliss. 

Jimmy and Emily 
out by the old oak tree, 
making new memories, 
stealing a kiss.  

© bickerstaffe - all rights reserved 

Author Notes


'...a tribute to Ray Bradbury, born in Waukegan, Illinois Aug 22nd 1920.  Green Town was the mythical version of his home town and was featured in his novel, 'Dandelion Wine.' He died June 5th, 2012. ...R.I.P

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Joe Maverick October 20, 2015 at 5:05 PM Love the glints and hints I perceive, of that idyll..' 'tiny towns' large recreational parks, drive in movies, crickets sultry eve's and rocking chairs on verandas long, maybe painted fresh or with faded décor, you have done well indeed Keith..' Keith Bickerstaffe October 21, 2015 at 4:23 AM Many thanks for your delightful review, Joe... it is much appreciated! Best wishes; Keith