In the Refreshing Springtime, When the Breeze Was Cool

In The Refreshing Springtime, When The Breeze Was Cool I used to go by the lake, sit on the old fallen oak In the refreshing Springtime, when the breeze was cool Later in the hot summer, there I would take a long soak As a younger happy lad I was certainly no fool. Then when ten years flew by, I was smarter and bit older I met her a sweet, ravishing beauty beyond the scope I had grown into a man, stronger and much, much bolder Full of delirious dreams and often that magical hope. But know this important thing, I aways backed my friends I was wise enough to never buy a pig in a poke Alway prudent with my money, always could met the ends When speaking of bravery, my friends said I was no joke. I used to go by the lake, sit on the old fallen oak Later in the hot summer, there I would take a long soak In the refreshing Springtime, when the breeze was cool As a younger happy lad I was certainly no fool. Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet (16 verses) Note 1-- One should evaluate their past with a keen eye, truthful heart and searching mind. Always seeking the light and the truth. Tis the best way to avoid repeated mistakes, imho. NOTE 2-- Decided to compose today. The first two verses popped into my head and it was off to the races.