Green Town Ohio

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

Two children leaping 
in Superman sneakers 
as if they are flying, 
and 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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:30 PM
this is my favorite poem of the night. I LOVE this, Keith. FAVE * I also loved Bradbury and Dandelion Wine.
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January 27, 2016 at 9:05 PM
Thanks Andrea... I am most grateful for you delightful remarks! Best wishes, Keith
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