So Swift the Days Will Pass

Up on the hill I found my joy
on grass of green and gold
I would roll down when a young boy
for I was fast and bold.

Oh how we'd play from dawn to dusk
in torn pants and bare feet
The day a thrill when winds were brusque
yes we were colts so fleet.

We ate the small fruits in the grass
sweet ones red and blue
Oh yes the joys found as time passed
were there for most of you.

Up on those hills who was to know
that time would fly so fast.
That life would bind our bare foot soul
and days so swift would pass.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Bauer Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 7:23 PM
a beautifully written poem and perfect for this contest. congratulations on your win!
M V Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 9:07 AM
This is so lovely,Debbie.Congratulations on your win! Hope you are well.
Gildersleeve Avatar
January 31, 2013 at 4:20 PM
Debbie this harkens back to my childhood so long, long ago. Congrats on your win. Warm Smiles Always, Connie
A   Avatar
January 30, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Debbie, a very nice win in David's "one to one" contest~ :-) PD
Dillard Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Very nice Deb, and the days keep speeding by...RAY
Burch Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Big Congrats Highness!!! this grabs at the very soul...love you bunches, Cap'n deb
Ober Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 6:59 AM
This is such a sweet poem, Debbie. I especially love the last verse. Congratulations!
Tsiluma Avatar
January 28, 2013 at 12:50 AM
Beautiful image you've shown Debbie! Carefree and vibrant - the joys of our younger selves. Congrats on your win!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 10:25 PM
This is lovely Deb. A wonderful image of youth. Congrats on your win!
Mandani Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Up the hill / Down the hill / Your youth time won't steal / If you but stand still!! Nice write.
Lamoureux Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 3:41 PM
Feels like a Norman Rockwell painting. Lovely write, congratulations.
Guzzi Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Yes the good parts of my life do feel like that ;)
May Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM
beautiful write...congrats on your win
Arowolo Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Congratulations once again for a splendid piece and presentation,Debbie...Great write...Light and love...
Richards Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 12:56 PM
"That life would bind our bare foot soul".........I love that line the most! So nostalgic and filled with sweet memory. Congrats on a one word poem that doesn't seem lacking more syllables!!
Williams Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Debbie congratulations on your placement, this reminded me of a book and play called ' Blue Remembered Hills ' a riveting read and the only ballad chosen, well done...David
Veetil Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Congratulations Debbie...Love this.... I really admire how your thoughts take flight... Mehnaz
Showalter Swift Avatar
January 13, 2013 at 7:53 AM
Hey Debbie Really enjoyed this read. Love how ya captured my mood from the start with your green n gold grasses.I could taste the air Ingrid
Wesley Avatar
January 12, 2013 at 12:41 PM
Makes me feel young and carefree which is a nice change from the usual. Put it to music Deb, that's all it needs. Lizzie
Henderson Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 6:42 PM
So true on the time passing. But, guess I would not change anything. Oh a coupld of things without thinking too hard.
J.T. Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Wow. I really like this one. JH
Carrillo Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Very good Debbie. It's so nice to be young, but the days will pass. So we'll live for today and not worry about tomorrow. God bless. Lucilla
Collins Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Hi Debbie - This is sensational. I love the form, the philosophy, the rhythm. "bind our barefoot souls" are words from heaven. I wonder about the lines "Oh yes the joys found as time passed were there for most of you." So melancholic. love you, Kathy p.s. - thanks for the offers of help; I think to offer help today is where I am.
Andresen Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 6:43 AM
This was a lovely poem to share, Debbie - We had thick fog all the new days in 2013, gray and heavy days. - sleepy and headaches ..... oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Harrell Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 5:18 AM
Yes,we have to make the most of them and enjoy as we go. Love it, Debbie :)
Zerbst Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 6:41 PM
Nice rhythm! I like the subject too. Torn pants sounds awful familiar from my younger days, particularly when I crossed barb wire fences.
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