Dr. Upma A. Sharma Poet Couplet

Way Back In 1978

Way back in 1978





Life, a giggle and school was absolute fun,
Family, the whole world and friends were pun,

Getting up early morning for lessons at school,
Wait for evening splashes in the swimming pool,

Climbing up the trees and then a sudden fall,
Roaming in streets, there weren't any malls,

Sincere slaps by old and mistakes notified,
Cute siblings, affection balms were applied,

Jumping into puddles soon after the rain,
As mothers shouted harsh but all in vain,

Stealing fruits from neighbour's garden,
Trying to escape, else ask for a pardon,

Losing marbles and friends were the only fears,
Minor hurts and angers got us to innocent tears,

Running after rabbits, squirrels and hen,
Way back then when I was ten.




Written Jan 30th, 2016
For contest by Kelly

Awarded 5th place win

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Susan Gentry February 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM Excellent! Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed reading.

M Asim Nehal February 18, 2016 at 3:42 AM Congrats !!! Wonderful write...7++

Janice Canerdy February 17, 2016 at 10:38 AM I'm back to say congratulations! Janice Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 10:39 AM Thnx Janice

Poet Destroyer A February 17, 2016 at 9:36 AM Dr Upma, Congratulations on your nice win. LINDA Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:39 AM Appreciate ur continued support dear Linda!

Nette Onclaud February 17, 2016 at 8:29 AM delightful work, dr. upma.. sending my cheers and huggs Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:34 AM Appreciate ur kind visit nette!

Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 6:06 AM A great write about your childhood, Upma, and congratulations on placing. Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:35 AM Appreciate ur kind visit Lin!!

Daniel Turner February 16, 2016 at 10:10 PM Congratulations, Upma, and thanks again for sharing. Bless your memories and Peace:) Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:38 AM Sorry that comment was for Kelly Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:36 AM Trust u r also a piscean... Fish love splashes.. Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:35 AM Thank you Daniel !

Kelly Deschler February 16, 2016 at 9:20 PM When I was a kid I loved splashing around in a swimming pool too... Congrats on a win with this great poem! Thanks for entering, Dr. Upma :) Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:37 AM Trust u r also a piscean .. Fish love splashes.. Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:34 AM Glad u liked one this Kelly.. Sweet challenge.. Thnx

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2016 at 3:47 PM Not quite the same as MY ten year old world but there are similarities. You are maybe a decade younger than this if I go by your date! Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:13 AM Yes true Andrea 68 born.. If may I ask urs ?

Duke Beaufort February 2, 2016 at 6:22 PM Hey there doc! The time just goes by. Very nice to look back with fondness. Even though it wasn't perfect, you seem to have a really great attitude and way of reflecting. Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:40 AM Thanks Duke..I never try seeking perfection ..

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis January 31, 2016 at 2:37 PM Splendidly penned gem. Reminds me of my childhood days in Belize. Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:41 AM Thank you Iris..

Paul Callus January 30, 2016 at 10:04 AM Those were some of the best years of our life, Upma. You remember yours well and describe them with clarity. gl in the contest. // paul Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:41 AM Appreciate your kind words Paul..

Janice Canerdy January 30, 2016 at 9:29 AM I really love this poem--especially the "losing marbles . . . " line. Janice Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:43 AM Thank you Janice.. Well those were real hurts for tender hearts..

Daniel Turner January 30, 2016 at 5:15 AM Yes they truly are memories that last us a lifetime. Very nice Dr. Sharma( Upma). I used to like to play marbles except it was many years earlier. These poems are great. Peeking into peoples' past. Thank you for sharing. I'm not judging but I'll give you A7 Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 9:45 AM Thank you for kind words Daniel.. N for the seven ..