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Reflecting on Carefree days

Looking deep into your invitingly, warm, brown eyes, I suddenly felt intoxicated, as if I were drunk, Drunk, dizzy, and unbalanced, Unbalanced, I stumbled right into an old tree, Tree, it wasn’t any old tree; it was the tall palm tree, our secret meeting place. Place, a heart-shaped rose garden, where endless hours of daydreaming and making plans, Plans of things and places we would visit and explore, Explore and wander through some of those great cities around the world, World! That wonderful world was our dream. How nice if I could return to those old, carefree, lazy days. Days where we could just lay in the warm tropical sun, listening to our favourite love songs, enjoying the cool sea breeze, oblivious to time, drifting us right into sunset, Sunset worked its magic on our souls, inciting feelings of romance, Romance, throughout our romantic phase, you were thoughtful and generous, and always did everything with great love. Love, our love was blooming beautifully like a Rose garden in Springtime, Springtime sadly doesn’t last forever, Forever wasn’t meant for you and me, Me and you, it was our destiny to meet and then part, But alone and abandoned, I could never be, for in my heart, Those unforgettable memories of the “us” dwell in a perpetual embrace, undisturbed in eternal bliss. By Zyrool

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/15/2025 6:25:00 PM

Zyrool, I think you've touched upon something many of us have experienced. Our brain has a propensity to store things like this in indelible ink. Hopefully, we can think of all the people we have had feelings for in a good way and not feel sad. This means putting everything we have in the relationships we have in the present and making them into something beautiful. However, we will reflect on these things from time to time. It's interesting how this happens. Smiles!!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/14/2025 10:33:00 AM

Parting can be very hard, Such a sad situation but so well written.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/14/2025 12:05:00 PM

Thank you so much for the read and your support, Victor. It was hard but our studies was our priority then. Wishing you a fantastic weekend my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/12/2025 4:57:00 AM

Zyrool, Congratson POTD! True love is difficult in the end, left with dreamy memories.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/12/2025 5:01:00 AM

Hello Kim, thank you so much for dropping by and leaving these kind words. Means a lot. The memories are dreamy.. Have a wonderful rest of the week my friend.

Valsa George

Date: 3/6/2025 10:58:00 PM

Memories crowd within.... happy memories of the days when life was more like a sweet dream. How we all wish to return to those joyful and romantic moments when love was the only emotion we experienced. But now pain makes the heart heavy. Love has gone estray. These conflicting emotions create a riot in us. The opposing thoughts are so powerfully delineated. Congratulations, Zyrool on your well deserved POTD.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/7/2025 2:02:00 AM

Hello Valsa, thank you so much for your kind words and support. Sending Blessings your way and wishing you a wonderful weekend, my friend.

Lin Lane

Date: 3/6/2025 12:53:00 AM

Congratulations on your melancholy poem being chosen as potd, Zyrool. Our memories can comfort us.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/6/2025 1:10:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words, Lin. They sure can lift our spirits when we are down. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/5/2025 5:14:00 PM

Many moments tangle within, which create a tender and emotional mood. It's beautiful, yet sad and hopeful, all at the same time. This thought holds truth, ' Those unforgettable memories. ' Yes, they will always be close to the heart. Congratulations Zyrool, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/6/2025 1:07:00 AM

Hello Brandy, thank you so much for the read and your kind words. Means a lot. Have a beautifully blessed day, my friend.

p.r. McKnight

Date: 3/5/2025 9:34:00 AM

Hey, thanks for sharing this beautiful piece! I really feel your knack for capturing love and nostalgia and it hits home for anyone who’s felt these bittersweet memories. I look forward to reading more of your words, they really stick with me.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 10:33:00 AM

Hello p.r, thank you so much for your lovely comment and support, greatly appreciated. Wishing you a beautiful rest of the week, my new friend.

Tom Woody

Date: 3/5/2025 9:12:00 AM

Sweet potd choice Zy. As for me, I believe in forever. Jesus will return and reward the faithful with endless carefree days

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 10:38:00 AM

Hi Tom, thank you for dropping by again. I take comfort in knowing that he will return bringing all good things back. Have a wonderful day, my friend.

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/5/2025 9:01:00 AM

Only when reflecting on our carefree days do we realise they don’t last forever, just the time that was at hand, and beautiful memories, congratulations Zyrool on a fully deserving POTD, cheers David

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 10:44:00 AM

Hello David, thank you so much for your kind message you are so right. Once upon a time forever was the norm, in today’s world it’s mostly disposable. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.

Benjamin Bartley

Date: 3/5/2025 7:55:00 AM

It's good to see a Zyrool POTD! Congratulations! I really enjoyed the flow of your poem.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 9:09:00 AM

Hello Benjamin, thank you so much for lovely words. I was so surprised when I saw it staring back at me on POTD. Sending Blessings your way, my poet friend.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/5/2025 7:44:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Zyrool. I am pleased to see that your talent is recognized. Enjoy the honor.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 9:39:00 AM

Hello Hilda, thank you so much for your kind words and support. I was truly surprised when I checked POTD and saw my poem. When I wrote it I had no clue what I was doing. I agree it is an honor to receive POTD. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week, my dearest friend. Stay Blessed.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/5/2025 7:29:00 AM

Congratulations on our POTD win. Love your line, "Forever wasn’t meant for you and me," Have a blessed day writing away.............

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 8:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula, for your lovely words. While it wasn’t a happy ending, the memory was blissful. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 3/5/2025 7:08:00 AM

Dear Zyrool, I love the way you used word repetition. It caused me to pause and reflect at each paragraph driving the sentiment home. Congratulations on this wonderful POTD. Well deserved..

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 8:11:00 AM

Hello Nancy, thank you so much for your lovely words, they truly mean a lot. This was one of my very early write, I wasn’t sure what I was doing. POTD truly left me speechless. Thank you for your support, my fellow poet. Wishing you a fabulous rest of the week.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/5/2025 4:50:00 AM

Hello Zyrool, Wow, what a masterpiece of nostalgia, love, and longing with so much tenderness that it transported me straight into those carefree days with you. I loved the rhythm, the warmth, the aching beauty of it all and I felt every word. Congratulations on POTD! So well deserved! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel With admiration,

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:11:00 AM

Hello Daniel, this surprise - of POTD has left me speechless. Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/5/2025 4:48:00 AM

Zyrool, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Tania for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Stay Blessed, my poet friend.

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/5/2025 4:15:00 AM

Zyrool, your lines of love in carefree days are enchanting and for me, so relatable! I love how you formatted you poem and enjoyed is thoroughly. A terrific selection of POTD! Congratulations and enjoy your day!!

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:15:00 AM

Hello Mike, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the read, thank you so much for your kind words. Much appreciated. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week, my friend.

Maria Williams

Date: 3/5/2025 3:00:00 AM

Such a beautiful poem of lost love. Forever was not meant to be. I guess. Cogratulations on your well deserved POTD Zyrool...Maria

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:17:00 AM

Hello Maria, thank you so much for your lovely message, means a lot. Stay Blessed, my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/5/2025 2:17:00 AM

- A wonderful poem, congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Zyrool :) - hugs

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:18:00 AM

Hello Anne-Lise, thank you so much for your kind words and support, means a lot. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week, my friend.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/5/2025 1:55:00 AM

So lovely Zyrool, one never forgets their carefree days, the memories never fade. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:23:00 AM

Hello Beryl, thank you for your kind words, yes we can never forget our carefree days, I am so happy to be given POTD. Sending Blessings your way my friend.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/5/2025 1:43:00 AM

A sweet walk down memory lane, ZG ~ warmest congratulations on POTD

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:27:00 AM

Hello US, thank you so much for your support and kind words, my poet friend. Wishing you a great rest of the week.

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/5/2025 1:05:00 AM

Intoxicating words, my fav line "the “us” dwell in a perpetual embrace, undisturbed in eternal bliss." Congratulations on POTD, Zyrool!~

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:30:00 AM

Hello Anaya, thank you so much for picking my favourite line, means a lot to me. Stay Blessed, my friend.

Karen Jones

Date: 3/5/2025 12:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved potd!

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:32:00 AM

Hello Karen, thank you so much for your kind words, I am speechless with the honour of POTD. Have a great rest of the week my friend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/5/2025 12:32:00 AM

Love the imagery in your verse Zyrool, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/5/2025 5:25:00 AM

Hello Tom, thank you so much for your lovely words of support. Means a lot. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/4/2025 9:33:00 AM

Nice one Zyrool. I wonder if we could actually go back in time would it be as good as the memory.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/4/2025 11:29:00 AM

Hello Jerry, thank you for dropping by. I have wondered about that but I believe nothing beats the original.. Have a great day, my friend. Stay Blessed.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/4/2025 6:54:00 AM

Though it didn't last, it seems that the romance had significant impact. Transience is the way of life. I enjoyed your poem.

Zyrool Gifford
Date: 3/4/2025 11:18:00 AM

Hello Hilda, thank you for the read, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it sure did leave its mark in a good way. Have a wonderful day, my friend.