Summer of 74

Rainbow ribbons in her hair
Playing in the grass with no care
Making mud pies in the dirt
Skinny dipping in July no pants no shirt

Playing hide and seek football too
Finger painting pictures under sky blue
Racing the wind playing in the rain
Singing favorite songs pretending to have fame

Riding in the back of an old pickup truck
No seatbelt there on a dare so tough
Catching fireflies and huge June bugs
Sitting by camp fire drinking from a jug

Walking to church for Sunday school 
Praying for sinners crazies and fools
Not yet finessed in politically correct
Calling it how you see it no regrets
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
September 7, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Wow! What a scene you have depicted here, Karen. Smashing images flood my brain with longing for a 'gentler day and age.' Super stuff!! Thanks, gw
Jones Avatar
September 7, 2024 at 9:44 PM
We really are lucky to have lived and these memories to look back on huh? So happy to share with you!
Flood Avatar
September 4, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Smashing days to reminisce over. I was newly into a group I’d follow for the next 50 years (and counting) and one year short of my first moped…. AND FREEDOM! Thoroughly enjoyed your reverie, Karen. Terry
Jones Avatar
September 4, 2024 at 2:59 PM
I think it’s cool you kept tabs for 50 years! It’s fun to reminisce on good times isn’t it? Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.
May Avatar
September 4, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Fond memories of the 'good old days'
Jones Avatar
September 4, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Yes! Thanks for reading Joseph!
Greenhough Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 6:44 PM
That's great. I like the idea of straightforwardness. I enjoyed your poem very much.
Jones Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Aw thank you Hilda!
Dietrich Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Hmmm, those for me would be about a decade earlier. I am guessing you are in your 50's? Nice to read
Jones Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 9:23 PM
I am lol. Thanks for reading.
Alhemaidy Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Very nice poem!
Jones Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Thanks!
Goldsmith Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 11:55 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun/wonderful write. 74 when life was better for all. Kids could just be kids having fun. Have a wonderful day writing away..................
Jones Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Thanks!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Wonderful writing. enjoyed. God bless you with lots of love, Gina
Jones Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Thanks Gina and God bless you too!
Buhagiar Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Good of you to pray for sinners. Plenty around. Loved your memories. Hugs.
Jones Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Thanks Victor! Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Love this! Made me smile!
Jones Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Hugs aw so glad you like it Kim!
Cunningham Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Happy times Karen, seems like a lifetime ago now. Tom
Jones Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 12:58 AM
I agree Tom it was! Thanks for reading!
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