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I’d swing so high that I thought I could fly, playing outdoors in the sun’s golden rays - fond memories bring a tear to my eye, as I recall my happy childhood days . Playing outdoors in the sun’s golden rays my children sit on that very same swing, as I recall my happy childhood days on holiday in the last weeks of spring. My children sit on that very same swing, I’d helped assemble the swing in a tree - on holiday in the last weeks of spring, I would beg grandpa if he could push me. I’d helped assemble the swing in a tree- fond memories bring a tear to my eye, I would beg grandpa if he could push me I’d swing so high that I thought I could fly! feelings of nostalgia Poetry Contest Sponsored By Eve Roper Image 1, checked with rhymezone and how many syllables 06/28/20

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Date: 7/27/2020 1:03:00 AM
Such lovely beautiful memories full of love and innocence. Loved your muse Jan. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)
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Date: 7/19/2020 11:48:00 AM
Jan, your entries are always childlike like I love them. Thank you for entering the contest and congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Date: 7/18/2020 11:43:00 AM
Jan, some lovely musings on a childhood swing. I love the generational aspects of it with your grandpa pushing you and you pushing your own children. The swing has been there through it all. Congratulations on your top win! Hugs ~ John
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Date: 7/2/2020 3:18:00 AM
I can feel that giddy feeling of flying when I read this one! I had not felt this in a long time, Jan, so I thank you.
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Date: 6/30/2020 8:36:00 PM
You did an amazing job! Great poem
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Date: 6/30/2020 11:19:00 AM
This lovely poem expresses that childhood joy so beautifully Jan. I still love swinging. They took all our swings away on the playgrounds here on Oahu for safety reasons. I think every child should be able to experience this kind of joy. Loved your poem and I hope it does well in the contest. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/30/2020 10:22:00 AM
jan, i am TRULY amazed by this form....you took it to a level not close to norm....while the story remained so clear....i applaud you that, your greatness did appear....simply superb and Beautiful....i Loved how you start each stanza....;)
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Date: 6/30/2020 4:07:00 AM
Lovely written by a lovely poetess...hope your hanging in there Jan...best wishes and (((HUGS)))...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 6/29/2020 3:03:00 PM
I remember swinging high enough to flip over the swing set and having a big lump on my head when I fell off... no fear as children...still love the feeling of swinging high through the air, and when I take my grands to the park, I try and enjoy the swings too... wonderful write, wonderful memories... best wishes in the contest! hugs
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Date: 6/29/2020 2:12:00 PM
So few grandchildren today can swing in the same swing as their grandparents did, but at least they can still swing high! Well caught, Jan! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 6/29/2020 10:12:00 AM
Lovely memories of a swing that gave you wings to fly, Wonderful write Jan..
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Date: 6/29/2020 10:16:00 AM
thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 6/29/2020 6:18:00 AM
I chant to the kids as I swing them: to the moon, to the stars, to Jupiter and Mars. So sad that we still can’t return to the park! Yours is a wonderful memory!
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Date: 6/29/2020 7:52:00 AM
Shhh... but I've got to admit I still occasionally sneak into the park for a swing or go on the rocking racing bike lol:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 6/28/2020 8:50:00 PM
This gentle poem resonates with me. Full of sweet childhood memories that we wish would come back again even in our daydreams. To my FAVES!
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Date: 6/29/2020 5:17:00 AM
thanks so much JCB pure fiction for me i never had real grandparents only a step step grandma:-(hugs jan xx
Date: 6/28/2020 5:28:00 PM
this is a delightful nostalgic poem, jan! best of luck in the contest...
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Date: 6/28/2020 5:38:00 PM
Thanks Ilene I do love this form:-) hugs Jan xx

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