Ropes

On a wooded path next to the sea
Three strong ropes dangled from a tall tree.
     They were hung there for swinging
     So guess who was clinging
To one for dear life? Yes, 'twas me!

Seeing them brought me back to my youth
Though I rarely indulged then, in truth.
     Still, temptation did beckon
     And thus, I did reckon
I'd try it, though long in the tooth.

As I grabbed on, I laughed like a child,
Feeling silly and giggly and wild.
     Somehow when I'm away
     Other forces at play
Draw me to them and I am beguiled.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Adams Avatar
July 6, 2017 at 1:15 AM
I like this a lot! Great rhyme and form and makes me feel young again!! (Well, a little younger anyway) Well done!! 80] Roger
Kinch  Avatar
July 2, 2017 at 3:35 AM
Never too old to act as a child. Children have the best fun. Wish I was swinging on ropes with you.
Turner Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 7:22 AM
You're not that old, Mrs Ilene. So glad you're having a swell time. Loving these poems:)
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 2:27 AM
ha ha ha I can picture this so vividly Ilene - you are never too old to have fun! Glad you are having a wonderful holiday and sharing your memories with us, your poems have such a beautiful flow I do enjoy your style so much:-) hugs jan xx
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