Long Ago Summers

Why do the summers of my youth,
In memory seem unending?
The days were warm, lovely and long.
No sorrows needed mending.
The world created just for me,
I reveled in its pleasure,
As contented as a child could be.
Each day a special treasure
In that life I used to know
In those days of long ago.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Duncan Avatar
July 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM
yes I wonder that as well Joyce,,,, summers of my youth,,,, you have a blessed day ;}
A   Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Joyce, congratulations in Brian's contest...good night..pd
Merryman Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 7:11 PM
I enjoyed reading your nostalgic poem, Joyce. Congrats on your Honorable Mention! Love, Kim
Guzzi Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Yes I think some of my happiest days were around 8 years old! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Arowolo Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM
Great piece,Joyce...Wonderful presentation..Congratulations on your win..
Kendrick Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Enjoyed reading your winning entry this afternoon..((()))Congrats...Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 2:40 PM
congrats Joyce on HM for this lovely write .. always chrish your emphatic lines.. still dealing with head pain from my concussion last week .. ,y hubby is filling in for me commenting.. so appreciate your comments always..hi to Carolyn...
Gorelick Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Congrats Joyce..this is a wonderful piece that brought back so many memories. BG
Brown Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 6:57 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#188" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 4:19 AM
Joyce congrats on your win...David
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2012 at 9:38 PM
yes, they were so wonderful. I am filled with nostalgia just reading this. time goes much too fast. Joyce, were you in Bell's letters when I was in it? That was I think around 2002 to 2005. If so, I'll have to take out my old magazines and look you up!! Wasn't Mary fantastic?
Bauer Avatar
July 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM
lovely and well-rhymed! nice one!
A   Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 8:49 PM
nice Joyce.... always~PD
Sivey Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 8:04 PM
What an awesome image you pained for us Joyce! Your write is tremendous in its youthful feel, at least the memory of them! Excellent Work!!
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