Lori Lucas Mcclure Poet Free verse

Ode To Childhood

Tender petals of youth wither and fade

Stinging the soul with regret

Sharp penance of years

A yearning too deep for tears

A token of repentance

Times short pleasure to take

Youthful mirth vanishes away

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Donald Reith July 8, 2012 at 6:51 AM Memories of my youthful days! How it does seem as if from a dream. Time does move so very quickly looking back. Wonderful poem! Thanks Lori.

Donald Reith July 8, 2012 at 6:49 AM Memories of my youthful days! How it does seem as if from a dream. Time does move so very quickly looking back. Wonderful poem! Thanks Lori.

Keith Bickerstaffe July 4, 2012 at 2:19 PM Wistful... marvelous phrasing and images. Well done, Lori! Best wishes, Keith :)

Robert Pettit July 2, 2012 at 4:37 PM A good way to poetically describe the ephemeral aspects of childhood.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 29, 2012 at 6:41 PM Congrats on your win with this poignant write! Excellent!! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Carol Sunshine Brown June 29, 2012 at 1:03 PM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#185" contest Lori. Love, Carol

David Williams June 29, 2012 at 2:10 AM Lori super congrats on your win..David

Doris Culverhouse June 28, 2012 at 8:54 PM enjoyed reading today....truth!

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2012 at 2:10 PM Yes, yes, you nailed the feeling with these words, poetess. Congrats on your Hm. I 'm down there by you on the list!

Poet Destroyer A June 27, 2012 at 3:40 PM Lori, ... congratulations with your awesome win, in Brian's contest..xox~PD

Joseph May June 27, 2012 at 12:11 PM congrats on your win Lori

Carol Sunshine Brown June 27, 2012 at 11:34 AM Congratulations on your win Lori. Love, Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl June 27, 2012 at 10:46 AM Congratulations on your HM xx

Terry O'Leary June 27, 2012 at 4:32 AM Beautiful poem... congrats on your HM... Terry

Don Johnson June 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM born on monday old on friday, who stole the week away:)

Steven Henderson June 22, 2012 at 1:17 PM The past is the past...Each day starts a new beginning...now don't you feel like winning...peace and blessings.

Richard Palmer June 22, 2012 at 12:16 PM sometimes I miss my childhood,nice write Lori