My Special Place

In my youth, I enjoyed the amusement park,
Sliding down the giant Slide was a thrilling Ride.
On the roller coaster, I was happy as a lark.
Would Try to touch the Sky, but it would hide.

Had so much Fun in the Sun, I didn't want to go.
Enjoyed how the merry-go-round went real fast,
When the ride ended, I wanted to yell no.
Would Stay all Day; it was such a blast!

Leaving was Sad, but I Had a wonderful time,
walking out the gate, I’d plan my next trip.
As I waved Bye, My spirit felt sublime,
It was an excellent place, a unique relationship. 


In my fourteenth Year was my greatest Fear,
we moved to a Town with no such parks Around.
Had to find something to hold Near and Dear,
I found poetry; I’d write from sunup to sundown.

11/15/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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November 17, 2020 at 3:50 AM
We never forget our childhood playgrounds Alexis... Sadly, many of them are not around these days as we live in a concrete jungle..
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November 16, 2020 at 11:10 PM
What beautiful memories you have Alexis. Tom
Dome Avatar
November 16, 2020 at 12:45 PM
What wonderful imagery. I felt as though I was there. So glad you found poetry. you give a lot of people pleasure, with your talented crafted words. Take care. well done.
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November 16, 2020 at 10:38 AM
You sound like such a genuine fun loving person Alexis, who knows, perhaps one day we will meet. Your poem was a splendid write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 16, 2020 at 10:35 AM
I enjoyed this poem and you showed us your special place so well! We do all have our 'special places'. I am happy you are here at poetry soup :)
Allison Avatar
November 16, 2020 at 10:06 AM
what wonderful childhood memories, I can recall mine vividly but cant remember what i did yesterday lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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November 16, 2020 at 8:53 AM
When I was young I lived near a fairground, what joy we had when the fair came round, three times a year. Now I’d be afraid of the fast rides, happy to leave it all behind, same as you poetry fills my time and mind. Loved the poem, Belle:-)
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November 16, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Enjoyed the journey through your special place Alexis. Glad you found solace in your creativity.
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November 16, 2020 at 8:01 AM
Isn’t it amazing how we can remember most of our child memories but not in our 20’s? Lol! Well I sure enjoy reading your childhood memories, fun parks are the best :)
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