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Only 29

Had another birthday wow thats 29 You would think by now i would toe the line Nope thats just impossible i love to jump and shout Swing on the children's swings  When the park keepers not about The slide still looks so inviting Can remember on a previous trip When coming down that blinking slide Heard an awful rip Knew without looking was filled with despair By the feel of cold metal my ??? was bare Getting home was difficult Trying to keep my modesty intact Walking with back nearest the wall Was not an easy act. It was a cold night snow was on the ground Serves me right, leave things alone when the parkies not around. Even with such a reminder I view the playground with awe Can i swing high enough to go right over the bar? Well a girl has to try it, don't you agree Fell off as i knew i would badly  grazed my knee But i did it, I swung myself so high Felt like a bird flying in the sky Was then I let go, silly girl i thought, As head went bang knocked myself out But a look of delight came over my face Not a sign of a rip in this pretty lace But this is the last time i will play on these things Cos next year I'm 30 too old for slides and swings Hmmm will have to think about that one, today is just fine, Can have another sneaky go, cos I am still 29.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 2/16/2013 11:03:00 PM
Nothing compares to real life imagery. The swing like a time machine. I can almost feel the butterflies. Nice poem Seren.
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Date: 10/10/2012 11:39:00 AM
Wow wish I could feel the same way..me being 28!! Anyway this is a great write...much enjoyed and don't ever let that inner child die.
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Date: 10/10/2012 12:58:00 AM
In the movie "Logan's Run", the red crystal in your palm would be blinking telling you it's time to go to Carousel. The late Jack Benny stopped counting his years at 39. You're still young yet. This is a fine write.
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Date: 10/9/2012 8:33:00 PM
"Swing on the children's swings When the park keepers not about" Never lose that youthful enthusiasm, dear Seren! Trust me, life can still be a blast even at seventy-seven! Love and hugs, Jack xox
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Seren Roberts
Date: 10/9/2012 10:10:00 PM
Lol Jack am honoured that you liked my poem, will try and keep my enthuisiasm in check. What the heck being a swinger sounds fine to me. Seren xx
Date: 10/9/2012 6:02:00 PM
Got a chuckle or two..Good flow to your work..Enjoyed reading this eve..I am glad that I chose it to read..Sara
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Date: 10/9/2012 6:37:00 PM
Hi Sara, glad u had a chuckle, means my intentions were fulfilled, to make people smile. Seren
Date: 10/9/2012 3:34:00 AM
Good poem!Enjoyed the read.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 10/9/2012 8:23:00 AM
Thank you very much. Seren
Date: 10/9/2012 3:06:00 AM
Happy Birthday Seren ...... (better late than never) - I'm "only" I also ....... plus a little more. - Take good care of "the child" that you have inside you. A nice and good written poem Seren.- oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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Seren Roberts
Date: 10/9/2012 8:21:00 AM
Hi Thanks for your remarks,they say your as young as you feel. Gawd help me r.o.f.l. Seren
Date: 10/9/2012 1:18:00 AM
LOVE, love, love this. We all have an "inner child" but not everyone lets it out. I enjoyed the read. *Monique
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Seren Roberts
Date: 10/9/2012 1:21:00 AM
Haha, will I ever grow up. Thank you. Seren

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