Longing

How I long for the tumbleweed, rich prairie soil,
green stains on my jeans from the long, juicy grass,
the songs of the frogs, my father's deep voice, 
my mother's goulash, my innocent youth
and a rain water bath.

How I long for my childhood, my magical past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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September 16, 2026 at 8:28 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Agustin Avatar
April 20, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 9, 2016 at 12:32 AM
well done. LINDA
Brown Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Thank you for the wonderful poetry you have posted and are sharing with us today Christina. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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May 26, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Wonderful! keep writing - Cherilyn
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