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The Swing

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I remember the swing Lifting my legs up high Reaching, reaching for the sky Believing I had wings A dreamscape it was for me A ride above the ground A place that could be found A place where I could flee Imagination running wild Tree branches blurred, pictures made Cool air flowing in the shade A fun place to be for a child Under the maple tree it hung With memories of laughter to last These simple things in the past Ring in motion of the songs sung Heidi Sands 3/29/18

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Joseph May

Date: 3/31/2018 5:35:00 PM

"Reaching for the sky, Imagination running wild"...Wonderful write Heidi...

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/31/2018 5:37:00 PM

Thank you very much Joseph. I am happy you like it :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/30/2018 8:51:00 AM

So beautifully expressed, Heidi and it evokes so many sweet memories of my own! I grew up in the city and my Maple tree was made of steel but the feelings were the same xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/30/2018 9:08:00 AM

That is great to hear it brought back some sweet memories of your own, Mike. Thank you. Have a nice day today :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/29/2018 10:19:00 PM

Lovely poem Heidi, made me smile, thank you! xomo

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/30/2018 9:08:00 AM

Thank you Maureen. I am happy it made you smile! :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/29/2018 10:17:00 PM

I just loved swinging on the neighborhood park swings when I was young! Your nostalgic poem brought back many wonderful memories of those childhood days, Heidi! Lovely :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/30/2018 9:07:00 AM

Hi Laura. I am happy to hear this brought back wonderful memories of childhood days. Thank you :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/29/2018 8:52:00 PM

Lovely verse about childhood days. I remember as a child standing on the swings at the park to see how high I could go, nearly took off a few times lol. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/29/2018 4:32:00 PM

A sweet memory ride into the carefree days of childhood..well penned!

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/29/2018 6:28:00 PM

Thank you Vijay! I am happy you like it :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/29/2018 3:28:00 PM

Lovely memories of the simpler joys and times of childhood, Heidi. I used to love to swing as high as I could and jump from the seat - airborne - the higher and further I could jump the better :) thank you for bringing back sweet reveries.. A great poem.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/29/2018 3:32:00 PM

Hi Susan. I remember that too! Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I am happy it brought back sweet memories :)

Silent One

Date: 3/29/2018 3:13:00 PM

Oh brings back memories, lovely write Heidi..

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/29/2018 3:14:00 PM

Thank you Silent One :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/29/2018 3:00:00 PM

Enjoyed the ride in ink! The swing was always my favorite!

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/29/2018 3:07:00 PM

Thank you Kim. I am happy you enjoyed it :)