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Pure Love

Piercing screams slice the air Creating a sense of joy with laughter Coloring the moments in exhilaration Left behind from some child’s imagination Echoes of small feet darting and sprinting Leaving stirrings of complete abandonment The knowing that comes from sharing hours Spent in breathless bliss, creating wonders That last through the day and well into night Stabbing at the hot sun and startling the stardust Twinkles of a night breaking into angelic song One little girl holds the jump rope’s end As another child skips to the beat of its spin Leaving another girl waiting by the oaks Hoping to take a turn when the time is right A small boy holds a ball and seems intent On tossing it across the grassy field Where so many others have played this game Before, moving to the bases and shouting With enthusiasm… children filled with elation Dancing in waves of lavender and rose, azure tones Caress the buttery sun with sincerity that comes From knowing this is a day about to be spent swirling Twisting and turning, spiraling out of control, thriving In the kind, but fleeting hours that awaken gladness And soothe the soul in seas of compassion and creativity Discovered on the wings of fairies and friends who grow up Together, on the playground that holds such charming memoirs On this playing field, this playground, every soul is essential A thought expressed by the one who knows that this world Dances to life when their feet hasten across fresh grass Leaving only the dreams to last beneath the melodies of dew And sun, rain and moon, starry nights when every thought knows The playground is where a yearning goes to find love alive inside It is captured in the reflection of laughing eyes on every smile From child to child – playing out the song inside their hearts! On the playground… there is butterfly dreams and kisses From a breeze that whispers of serenity which brings Faithful friends together on wonderous wings of innocence On the playground… there is pure love Playground Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Shreya LN June 13, 2021
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Agustin Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 6:47 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... evoking memories of childhood, especially of pure love exuded in the playground. God bless you.
Alex Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 10:04 AM
Beautiful. Congratulations!
Ln Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 9:23 AM
Congratulations on your placement! You've described the playground in such a lovely way.
Trifiatis Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 4:43 AM
A captivating poem that echoes the magic of innocent childhood, my dearest friend, Gina. I much loved it! Blessings xxx
Legros Kelley Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 2:45 AM
Oh so joyful, sweet and innocent. Oh the joys of the playground of childhood, sweetly held in a treasure chest of memory. You penned this so beautifully Regina. Your pen is like an artist's brush, it is truly a beautiful gift <3
Seeker Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 2:34 AM
Wow! What a picture of childlike joy you have painted, Regina! A delight to read, so refreshing and rejuvenating, good luck for the contest!
Brul Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 1:39 AM
What a boundless imagination emanating form your creative mind dear Gina! Excellent!
Norton Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 5:29 PM
Just beautiful Regina. The playground is a magical place. It lives on in the daily dreams of children. And yes, every soul is filled with unique and irreplaceable worth. This poem reads like a real winner, a classic. Was a privilege to read. Thank you, Bryan.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 4:03 PM
That’s beautiful Gina, it reminds me of childhood days when it was good to get out and play, away from the distress of being suppressed, sad but true. Blessings, Belle
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