Notes About The Poem
3/4/2025 for Open 11 Poetry Contest sponsored by Charlotte Puddifoot
Teenager for a Day
Caught by surprise one sunny day,
a neighbor's friendly voice said "Hi"
as I was passing by
her garden's flower spray.
Upon hearing that simple word,
it came together in that place,
a lovely garden, a pretty face,
and something in my heart stirred.
Kind friend, strangely, it appears
I've gone all silly and soft.
My spirit was borne aloft.
It's been so many years.
'Twas a glad moment of rebirth,
but how can I engage
in love at my old age?
I know I must return to earth.
Yet, for a moment, so insane,
I begged her pardon,
gave a flower for her garden,
and felt teenage love again.
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