Summer of My Youth

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

appreciationfamilygrowing uphappyfree verse

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Gershon Wolf

June 5, 2021 at 8:37 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

June 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM

True... ignorance is bliss ~

Joseph P. DiMino

June 5, 2021 at 2:10 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

June 5, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Thank you very much, Joe. Most appreciated ~