Rusty swings

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Nights that smell of dew, days that smell of fresh grass, flowers that bloom to be seen for a short time, leaving their fragrance in the air for us to feel that unforgettable instant. Slippery days missed somewhere in the past. Rusty swings forgotten in my backyard that bring back my childhood memories. Columpios Oxidados.(Spanish) Noches que huelen a rocío, días que huelen a hierba fresca, flores que florecen para ser vistas por poco tiempo, dejando su fragancia en el aire para que sintamos ese instante inolvidable. Días resbaladizos perdidos en algún lugar del pasado. Columpios oxidados olvidados en mi patio trasero que me traen recuerdos de mi infancia.

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Christina Bowring

Date: 4/24/2024 11:12:00 AM

Dear Maria, this is such a delightful poem my dear friend and so lovely to have it in Spanish as well. Such a reflective, profound read and I love the use of the rusty swings and how it brings back childhood memories although no longer in use. You have captured a lot of depth here. I would love you to do a narration one day and hear some Spanish! Big hugs and praise to you xx :):)

Maria Fernandez-Garcia
Date: 4/24/2024 12:57:00 PM

Dear Christina. How lovely your comment, it makes me feel I can fly. How I appreciate what you say, you don' t have an idea!. One day I will do a narration, first I have to find out. I just write the moment I feel, I am not a poet. This is only a hobby. Can you speak Spanish? because then I can bring you more. Well, how lovely you are. I wish you a nice evening. Take care my friend. Love/María

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/23/2024 4:01:00 PM

wow! Your poem was simply beautiful. I loved 'Slippery days missed somewhere in the past. The rusty swing is so symbolic of one's childhood, now rusty with memories. Outstanding poem, Maria. Am faving this one for it's simply captivating. Have a great evening, Sara

Maria Fernandez-Garcia
Date: 4/24/2024 12:34:00 AM

Good morning Sara. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the Fav. and especially for your kind comment. I hope you and Bill have a lovely day. Hugs/María

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/23/2024 9:07:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful/lovely ~ write/story. Great Ending/Picture... Wish I was in your swing. Have a blessed day writing away.........................

Maria Fernandez-Garcia
Date: 4/23/2024 9:15:00 AM

Good afternoon Paula. Great...you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your kind words which I really appreciate. Hugs/María

Yann Rolland

Date: 4/23/2024 7:59:00 AM

thanks maria, i think you write unforgettable and talented poetry, i love both the english and the spanish versions, i understand both, thanks a lot for true emotions

Maria Fernandez-Garcia
Date: 4/23/2024 8:02:00 AM

My dear Yann. Merçi bcp. I appreciate your delicate comment. Have a great week!