Sounds

As a child,
she enjoyed swinging to and fro like a pendulum,
enjoying the sweet sensation of the still air,
which felt like an ocean's breeze.
She enjoyed the sound of the swing,
which sounded rhythmically with the motion
of her tiny weight. Sometimes she was drawn
to the sound of the swing so much,
that she couldn't sometimes hear the sound
of thunder, as the graying clouds gathered in the sky.
Today,
she listens to the sound of the swing,
as she pushes her daughter to her bliss,
letting her laugh and chuckle as she did some years back.
Such moments take her back to the time neighbors knew
each other, and life wasn't that expensive.
Sounds of the swing act as a memory wormhole,
taking her from the present to the past,
and back again to the present.



Date of Entry: 21/10/2017

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Herrick Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 11:21 AM
The return to the security and promises of a better time and its atmosphere. A sacred thing. I wish I could return to the 80s with my children tucked under my arms. I related very easily to the sound words of great poetic meaning made in my minds echo chamber. A cozier place for having done so. To know that I am not the only one that longs for Humanity again. Thank you for this Teddy. ~Jude
Michaels Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 2:26 AM
Great imagery, Teddy. I especially like those final two lines... cleverly captures the dipping in and out of memories. Kind regards, John.
Kimathi Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 4:18 AM
Hi John. Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my piece! ;-)
Gauthier Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 10:27 AM
"A memory wormhole" exactly. Wonderful write. Congrats on your well deserved win, Teddy.
Kimathi Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 4:17 AM
Thank you so much for your visit and applause, Line! *^_^*
Roper Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 3:41 PM
Teddy, the imagery is wonderful. Thank you for entering my contest, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*
Kimathi Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 4:14 AM
Thank you so much for your warm applause and enjoying my work, Eve! I really enjoyed your contest! *^_^*
Daniel Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 8:52 AM
Nice memories in this poem, Teddy, all the best:)
Kimathi Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 4:11 AM
Thank you so much, Jo! :-)
Vaso Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 6:55 PM
Beautiful poem, speaking of sounds, I am sure this type of poem would sound great read aloud!
Kimathi Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 8:37 PM
Hehe. That sounds really good! Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my work, Arthur! ;-)
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