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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Beaufort Avatar
March 15, 2025 at 6:25 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!!
Gifford Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Hello Duke sincere apologies looks like I missed your lovely comment. Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Have a wonderful day.
Buhagiar Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Parting can be very hard, Such a sad situation but so well written.
Gifford Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 12:05 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.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Zyrool, Congratson POTD! True love is difficult in the end, left with dreamy memories.
Gifford Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 5:01 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.
George Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 10:58 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.
Gifford Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 2:02 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.
Lane Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Congratulations on your melancholy poem being chosen as potd, Zyrool. Our memories can comfort us.
Gifford Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 1:10 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.
Nicole Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:14 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
Gifford Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Hello Brandy, thank you so much for the read and your kind words. Means a lot. Have a beautifully blessed day, my friend.
McKnight Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 9:34 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.
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 10:33 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.
Kavanagh  Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 9:01 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
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 10:44 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.
Bartley Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It's good to see a Zyrool POTD! Congratulations! I really enjoyed the flow of your poem.
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 9:09 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.
Greenhough Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Zyrool. I am pleased to see that your talent is recognized. Enjoy the honor.
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 9:39 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.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Congratulations on our POTD win. Love your line, "Forever wasn’t meant for you and me," Have a blessed day writing away.............
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 8:16 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.
Kaufman Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 7:08 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..
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 8:11 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.
Rodgers Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 4:50 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,
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:11 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.
Kitchin Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Zyrool, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Thank you so much, Tania for your lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Stay Blessed, my poet friend.
Gentile Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 4:15 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!!
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:15 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.
Williams Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Such a beautiful poem of lost love. Forever was not meant to be. I guess. Cogratulations on your well deserved POTD Zyrool...Maria
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Hello Maria, thank you so much for your lovely message, means a lot. Stay Blessed, my friend.
Andresen Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
- A wonderful poem, congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Zyrool :) - hugs
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:18 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.
Edmonds  Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 1:55 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
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:23 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.
Seeker Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A sweet walk down memory lane, ZG ~ warmest congratulations on POTD
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Hello US, thank you so much for your support and kind words, my poet friend. Wishing you a great rest of the week.
Anaya Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Intoxicating words, my fav line "the “us” dwell in a perpetual embrace, undisturbed in eternal bliss." Congratulations on POTD, Zyrool!~
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Hello Anaya, thank you so much for picking my favourite line, means a lot to me. Stay Blessed, my friend.
Jones Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved potd!
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:32 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.
Cunningham Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Love the imagery in your verse Zyrool, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
Gifford Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Hello Tom, thank you so much for your lovely words of support. Means a lot. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.
Brotherton Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Nice one Zyrool. I wonder if we could actually go back in time would it be as good as the memory.
Gifford Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 11:29 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.
Greenhough Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Though it didn't last, it seems that the romance had significant impact. Transience is the way of life. I enjoyed your poem.
Gifford Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 11:18 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.
Bauer Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
a touching reflection on a wonderful relationship which turned out not to be the forever kind. still, the memory remains in your heart, zyrool, and you've captured those feelings very well in your poem...
Gifford Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving your kind words,Ilene. Much appreciated. Sending Blessings and wishing you a wonderful new week ahead, my friend.
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