Sweet Danger

I remember the eve of ripening masculinity
The frenzied feelings so easy to ignite
                   The naive assumption of life to infinity
The wondrous things yet to incite

I remember a time when what mattered was little
At least to my limited knowledge of being
When innocence and passion allowed such acquittal
For a time, though soon I would see it fleeing

I remember this fondly and clearly, it seems
As I sometimes still feel the sweet danger
So grateful, this gift, presented to me
                          Those glorious days of a stranger
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Doesn't time change us all in what we think and do. I enjoyed reading this one that is featured on home page. Congratulations on it being there. Way to go. Sara K
Godwin Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 9:44 AM
You may think it odd, but it is where my brain went on the first stanza and held - young men as portrayed eager to go to war and conquer with no clue of their own limited mortality. It touches on that masculine trait I recall many teenage boys having well into their 20s. Plus their is a spice of whimsical otherness in the write that's elusive, yet palatable simultaneously. Really enjoyed your talent. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Gentile Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 11:28 AM
Poetry hugs to you as well! Thanks CayCay!!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Wonderful!
Gentile Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Thanks Kim!!
Chircop Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 1:52 PM
It is nice to be young again and carefree sometimes...Such a lovely poem.Welcome to ps :) Charma.
Gentile Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Thank you Charma
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 1:15 PM
Awesome write! :) 7!
Gentile Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Thank you!
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