Summer Kids

on sprouting kid legs
awkward with adolescence
they claim their summer

landing like wild birds
on circular grassy paths
called by adventure

late afternoons, they
corral their urban horses
herds of silver schwinns

flashing bright, they are
off, majestically young
against the sunset

carelessly they ride the crest
turning always to the west

5/26/23
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Proxenos Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Kids, alolescence, fun, sun how beautiful, and how it reminds me of my youth. Funny how we don't keep in touch with primary school friends but we do when we go to high school , a lovely poem Michelle. Hugs and blessings.JENNIFER.
Romios Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 8:21 AM
A awesome pen,,,I could see kids doing just that. And reminding me of my own adolescence., thanks. Huggs Pangie
Goldsmith Avatar
June 25, 2023 at 1:09 PM
I enjoyed your "summer kids" write. Oh yes, kids and the long hot summer days. I hated it. Enjoy your day writing away............
Radice Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 2:11 AM
Aah, the long hot summers of childhood / youthdom. A time when people made their own entertainment and searched for themselves and were taught HOW to think - before social media told us WHAT to think Your poem drips with the warm glow of nostalgia and reminds me of playing cowboys as a child :) P.S. I actually know what a Schwinn is thanks to an episode of American Pickers that was shown here in the UK a few weeks back. :) Lovely poem Michelle. Cheers - Gary
Deo Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Yes Michelle, Maureen and other PS greats had a schwinn-ing time recalling their own herds and armies of youthful talents. Shalom shalom, Paz!
Lawrence Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 4:49 PM
Michelle , Awesome ! Fun ! So reminiscent of teenage years. I love ~ herds of silver schwinns . I can see them now ! Susan :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 17, 2023 at 10:19 AM
You blow me away lady. Love this. And herds of silver schwins my heart! A fave. xomo
Baker Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Excellent imagery, Michael. Brings back some fun times to my mind. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Y. Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 8:30 AM
WoW! Michelle, You painted a lovely picture with words. I enjoyed the “ carefree” tone and vibe of your well written write. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Faulkner Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 5:46 PM
Looking forward to those carefree summer days, thanks Alexis
Wolf Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Love the imagery, Michelle! A Fine 'Silver Sonnet!' Peace, Gershon
Faulkner Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 5:45 PM
And to you as well, thanks much, gw
Rose  Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 12:05 PM
A very unique poem that is perfectly composed, gl in the contest dear heart :)
Faulkner Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Thank you kindly, you as well~
Poet Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 7:39 PM
Your work exudes a sense of deep contemplation and reflection, evoking feelings of beauty, dreaminess, and nostalgia. The ending and final stanza in particular resonated with me. Best of luck in the contest.
Faulkner Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Thank you very much for your kind comment~
Buehler Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 5:45 PM
Beautiful, dreamy and nostalgic. I especially like the ending. Good luck in the contest. :)
Faulkner Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 12:29 PM
Thanks very much, appreciate it
Allison Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 3:36 PM
I especially love the opening stanza Michelle such vivid description especially the sprouting legs. excellent ink as ever Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx
Faulkner Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Yep, when they hit their growth spurt they are all arms and legs and seem to trip over everything :) thanks for your comment, Jan
Romios Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 3:32 PM
Take me back to those high school days, with my long hair flying in the wind, our bike lights lit up huge tress and nights were safe. A creative write, appreciated. Hugs, Pangie
Faulkner Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Some of my fondest memories are riding my bike with my friends in the long summer evenings, thanks for your comment, Pangie~
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