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The Last Good Days of Innocence

Sweetheart, remember those tender
days, we were so young our love full
of virgin pureness and candor.
We would walk alone, you and I
in those Autumn days to the park
and linger there. Shield by the trees
we would sit in the swings and chat,
you would smile that faint quirky smile.
You'd push, I would rise to the sky.
O, the cool serene wind felt nice
nestled against my face as I
lengthened my toes to touch the sky.

Sweetheart, remember those tender
days, we were so young our love full
of virgin pureness and candor.

Now.

We sit drinking coffee, looking
out the kitchen window toward
the vegetable and flower
garden. Our grandchildren swing each
other on that aged tire swing tied
to the old gnarly tree's top out
stretched thick bough.
I think back at those moments at
that swing at the park. You'd push, I
would rise to touch and clutch the sky;
worth rediscovering ourselves
utter those times of tenderness.
The last good days of innocence.



5/2/2020

Pick-A-Title, Vol 16 - Free Verse 2 - Poetry Contest 
2. The Last Good Days Of Innocence
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Peck Avatar
July 10, 2022 at 8:46 AM
I love this poem, Eve, it touched my heart.Those innocent days stay safe in our hearts.
Poteet Avatar
May 4, 2020 at 4:40 PM
Remarkable remembrances, Eve. Well-written with the repeat lines. Nice contrasts between past and present. Congrats on an enjoyable read and on your placement in Edward's contest.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 4, 2020 at 6:53 AM
Ah, so beautiful and nostalgic. Gloriously innocent also Eve.
Watt Avatar
May 3, 2020 at 5:08 PM
A very touching remembrance, Eve. I just love the sepia-tone photo of the couple and the swing, and the way you describe the swing first in words of young romance, and second in watching your grandchildren. Very moved by this, congratulations on your win! Hugs ~ John
Deepa Avatar
May 3, 2020 at 3:26 PM
Overflowing memories cherished. It's beautiful Ma'am.Loved it . Congratulations by V.Deepa
Ibeh Avatar
May 3, 2020 at 1:03 PM
Such a sweet, beautiful trip down memory lane, Eve:-) I love the tinge of sadness in your poem. We all mourn the passage of time/aging, wishing we could get it back! Congratulations on your win in my contest!
Wolf Avatar
May 2, 2020 at 10:08 PM
Ah, sweet, sweet remembrances, indeed. Thanks, Eve. Cheers, Gershon
Radice Avatar
May 2, 2020 at 3:40 PM
A lovely poem, Eve. Congratulations on your top placing in Brian's competition.
Poetry Avatar
May 2, 2020 at 7:43 AM
What a beautiful remembrance
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