Traces of Love

"How sweet to the heart are the scenes of my childhood"

                                   Samuel Woodworth, 1785-1842


Sweet childhood photographs-tattered and gray!
Yet warm and vibrant like the kiss of sun;                         
on my cheeks as I walk along the bay.                    
                                                                                   
I smile reminiscing of days bygone~        
of lullabies that grandma used to sing,                         
on midday naps after hide-and-seek fun.              

The giggles with my cousins on the swing,             
simply believing we could reach the sky~   
I sketched those moments in my heart to cling.                  

Still fresh the joy at play with pets nearby,
Oh, the paper boats that held my dream line;                                                 
The launch of first kite made me soared up high.                                                                           
                                                                                         
Fragments of memories cling like a vine;         
My diamond days that never cease to shine.

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11.12.2020


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For Constance La France' Terza Rima Form Poetry Contest   
2nd place


Entered for A Briand Strand Formal  Poetry Contest
1st place
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Watt Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 11:28 AM
J, your poetry arouses so many pleasant memories of childhood and feeling free: kites, swings, pets, paper boats, the feel of sunshine. Those were indeed 'diamond days' and they shine, even if the pictures are tattered and gray. Well done, I love your writing ~ John
Fleming Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 5:44 PM
I always did enjoy your poetry...quite unique in many delightful ways. Great writing! My very best wishes, JayBee. :) john
Fowler Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 11:47 AM
Congratulations on the win JCB! Linda
Y. Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 7:14 AM
Hi JCB, Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Have a great day:-)Alexis
La France Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 1:40 AM
KCB, congratulations on your win in my Terza Rima Contest with this wonderful and enchanting poem _Constance
One Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 3:21 AM
A lovely nostalgic poem of memories gone by...
Edmonds  Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 1:38 AM
Happy days, beautiful childhood memories, a lovely read JCB... Belle
Fenn Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:29 PM
What a beautiful poem of nostalgia!
Roper Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 7:52 PM
Such a beautiful poem, JCB, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
Dietrich Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 5:53 PM
I adore your entry. You took simple activities and made them so poetic.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Your “diamond days” were marvelous, clearly shown in this beautiful poem.
Brul Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 4:56 PM
Thank you dear Caren...Childhood days are always diamond. More blessings.
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