I Reminisce, I Miss

I reminisce, I miss:
   those days of yesteryear,
      when life seemed so simple;
when as children we would
    play outside from morn til dusk
       riding bikes, hide and seek
           playing softball in the street,
              running, chasing, catching, laughing,
                 full of life.
I reminisce, I miss:
   hanging out with friends,
       sharing secrets, sharing dreams,
           sleepovers where little sleep was had;
when the future was bright,
   and the sky was the limit,
      when life stretched on forever -
          we were invincible!
But now time grows shorter,
   and youth has lost its blush,
      as the years turn golden.
So I remember the days of yesteryear
   with fondness and longing.
But I embrace the gift of today.
I reminisce, I miss.

3/25/21
For James Edward Lee's I Reminisce, I Miss Contest
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Roper Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 9:33 PM
Beautiful memories of your younger years, Kim, but today is a gift and enjoy every second of it. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:38 PM
You are right, Eve! Thank you!
Alexandru Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 7:41 PM
"I miss: hanging out with friends, sharing secrets, sharing dreams, sleepovers where little sleep was had; when the future was bright, and the sky was the limit," great memories in this amazing poem. Congrats on your win.
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:37 PM
Thank you, Marius!
Canerdy Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 2:03 PM
Lovely, descriptive poem, Kim. CONGRATS on your win. Janice
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:37 PM
Thank you, Janice!
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 12:32 AM
Excellent memories and well written. We all had happy days when we had youth, love, fun but with least responsibility! I like your wise line that brings us down to ground again ‘But I embrace the gift of today’! Happiness in life is from contentment, Grief from our unending wants. Congrats on your top win!
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:36 PM
Thank you so much, Krish!
Boreham Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 10:55 PM
Indeed life was so simple, very touching memories, Congratulations on your 1st Place Win Kim Merryman !
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:35 PM
Thank you, Paris-Maree!
Seeker Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 10:24 PM
Superb write, Kim! Congrats on your win!
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:35 PM
Thank you, Unseeking Seeker!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 2:49 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. I love your line, "when life seemed so simple;" It was simple. Have a blessed day........................
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:35 PM
Thank you, Paula! Compared to things today, life was very simple back then.
Evans Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 12:36 PM
What a wonderful poem. Yes, I missed those simple, creative games to play when I was growing up and those yesteryears. Live up today and embrace and cherish the memories it would bring us. Congrats!
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:33 PM
Thank you, Marilene!
Wolf Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 5:55 PM
Me, too. I miss those years too... But there's a blessing with every stage of life, methinks. Cheers, Gershon
Merryman Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 12:56 PM
You are right, Gershon! Thanks for stopping by!
Krutsinger Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 3:23 AM
I miss those simple years too - even the year before last was a simple year compared to 2020 which was certainly not simple! " when life seemed so simple;" Yes!
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:43 AM
You are so right, Caren! Thank you for your comment!
Kiser Avatar
March 27, 2021 at 12:04 PM
Back then it did seem like, "life stretched on forever", beautiful write.
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:43 AM
Yes it did. Thank you, M.L.!
Peck Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 5:38 PM
Kim, I reminisce, I miss, too! Those days gone and the freedom we had gone with them. Beautiful poem.
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Thank you, Ann!
Trifiatis Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM
Superbly written! So touching and so warm. Fortunately, we have these things to remember, my dearest, Kim. Fortunately, we are still here! Blessings
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Indeed! Thank you for your comment, Demetrios!
Devonshire Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 10:38 AM
You chose a great approach for the contest, Kim. I think most of us miss the joys of youth. It is important, as you say, to "embrace the gift of today." At some point, the experiences you have today will seen like the "good old days." Enjoyed and wish you success in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Thank you, Carolyn!
Ball Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 6:26 AM
Excellent Kim. Love the last stanza. Youth has lost it's blush and you remember and miss the days of youth but embrace the gift of today. dy-no-mite wording. God Bless my friend, JB
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Thank you, Judy!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 11:54 PM
Simply beautiful. You took me on a journey back in old times when life was harsh but better. To be alive today is indeed a gift. Best for a win.
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:40 AM
Thank you, Victor!
Hankins Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Excellent, and perfect for James's contest! GL. I found it particularly interesting because I took the same approach/form for writing on this theme.
Merryman Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 9:40 AM
Thank you for your comment, Milton! I enjoyed reading yours.
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