Summer of My Youth

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long awaited summer school let out freedom within my grasp a new pool next to the sauna cabana built by dad life was perfect little did i know youth was slipping through my fingers Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~LOOKING BACK~ 2023 AP: Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2021 Submitted on June 5, 2021 for contest A TENDER MOMENT FROM CHILDHOOD sponsored by MALABIKA RAY CHOUDHURY

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/5/2021 8:37:00 PM

Interesting thought here... Although perhaps awareness of the sand-dial would take away the ecstasy and just leave agony. Who wants to be a 'serious youth' anyway?! :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/6/2021 5:48:00 AM

True... ignorance is bliss ~

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/5/2021 2:10:00 PM

Can't hold on to it, no matter how strong one's youthful grip. Yes...time wasted -- prime not savored to the fullest is a flaw many of us share. When I think back on the silly things I thought were so important, which I allowed to interfere with my fully enjoying the magnificent, developing moment... -- You are a fine writer. Thank you so much for sharing.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/5/2021 8:01:00 PM

Thank you very much, Joe. Most appreciated ~

Jan Allison

Date: 6/5/2021 10:15:00 AM

sounds so idyllic Line!:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/5/2021 10:40:00 AM

My last two summers before I moved away to university were fabulous. Thanks for your visit and comment, Jan ~