Past Memories

As I look at this world we live in,
                                     I try to remember the way it used to be.
                                       The past comes back as memories,
                                      And in my mind, the past I clearly see.

                                        I remember growing up in the country
                                         Where our neighbors were like family.
                                    We would play hide-n-seek way past dark
                                           Hiding behind every pine tree!

                                        We didn't sit in front of a computer,
                                     Or post on "Facebook" what we were going to do
                                       We rolled up our jeans and we went outside,
                                     And rode our bikes through a mud-puddle or two!

                                      These are the memories embedded in my soul
                                     Friends made will always live in my heart.
                                       I  will cherish the past that I lived,
                                        For, of me, it will always be a  part!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Taylor Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 3:05 PM
Congrats, Sherry. Excellent piece. Oh, those fond memories. Great job. luv Ralph
Merryman Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Congrats on your win with this nostalgic poem. Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your super win today in Susan's "Little Viewed Jewels" contest Sherry. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Congratulations well done Sherry x
Williams Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Sherry congrats on your win, ..David
Scholtz Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 10:04 AM
If only we could go back to those days, Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem Sherry
Sweetheart Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 9:08 AM
way to go Sherry..many congrats on a fantastic win for excellent poetry luv..
Quigley Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 8:51 AM
And to me too Sherry. Love to relive the old days. Maybe they weren't so bad. Congratulations
Cochrane Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Thank you for reminding me of how much fun childhood is :)
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