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Reckless

We had fun when we were young,
When seemed life had just begun.
We danced nights at the beach,
So filled with dreams to reach!

Reckless once, against the wind,
Hair untamed, wild, unpinned;
We were rebels.  We were free,
We weren't stuffy bourgeoisie!

Took a ride down Lover's Lane;
Scattered petals in the rain.
We were cool.  We drove fast.
Though the dawn could not last.

We had friends in every place;
Knew our love's first embrace.
Red sunsets over meadow green,
On country roads we careened!

We built castles in the sand,
Had our causes, took our stand;
We were hip.  Had our clique.
Our step lively, pace so quick.

We were daring.  We were brave.
Never we strict. Never grave.
We were passion.  We were fire!
We could run and never tire.

Tempo fast when we were youths,
And searching out our own truths;
But we never looked into the sun-
Excess caution's worse than none!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Na Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 1:39 AM
Wonderful poem Evelyn. I remember these days. Thanks for sharing
Buehler Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 10:33 AM
You're welcome, and thank you for your nice comment, Greg. Memories are truly a gift.
Theraven Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 10:22 PM
Evelyn, I enjoyed this youth in poetry. So enjoyed running without tiring and building castles in the sand. You captured these moments so well. -Richard
Buehler Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 11:11 PM
Thank you, Quoth TheRaven, for the inspiration. So glad you were happy with the sentimental journey.
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