Memories of Delight

Summers of my youth, I remember deep in my heart.
Playing football with friends, the joy it brought us all.
Waiting for the brink of dark, to play hide and seek
Just before being called back home, by a loud voice,
Some things I recall, the joy, the arguments without fault.
I would love to be transported, back into those days.
Maybe even further back, to my first childhood crush,
I was in love, even though, I knew not what love was.
First, kiss behind the lilac bush, aroma-sending shivers.
Just a little peck on the lips, she was so very beautiful.
Her eyes looking at me, sent chills throughout my body.
No words were exchanged; we were both hesitant to say,
Anything that might take away, the joy we both received.
Summers of youth are truly, the glorious time of our lives.
Summer days and night, bring back memories of delight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Tugaff Avatar
April 30, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Oh Cecil my friend, your poem brought back the memories of my youth. I love to recall those days, very happy days. WOOOW. You made me feel brand new. lol. Ernilando
Devonshire Avatar
April 3, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Cecil, I revel in youthful memories of summer as well. You took me back to better days. Thank you, dear. Your writings always touch my soul! Love, Carolyn
Winter Avatar
March 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM
You certainly brought me back. My childhood memories of summer are delightful too, and extremely powerful. Happy in the freedom of being a child exploring a world and appreciating the simplest things in life. I could go on...Awesome write. You captured yours so well. Love, Shar
Christian Avatar
March 30, 2009 at 3:54 AM
aww so sweet and so wonderfuly written, God bless you from diane
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March 30, 2009 at 1:14 AM
I still look for the girl of my first kiss everywhere I go. You are stirring fire here! Love and power
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