Way Back When I Was Ten Years Old

Way Back When I Was Ten Years Old
Sponsor: Kelly Deschler


I'm laying here remembering way back when I was ten years old,
     my mumma taught me to cook, even though the food was always cold.

My body had been changing and I was becoming a young lady,
     my mumma read me a book in which I remember only vaguely.

One night I had seen a segment on the tv news station,
     my mumma explained there are so many poor people in the nation.

In fourth grade I wanted to fit in and buy clothes from Abercrombie,
     my mumma sternly explained how money does not grow on trees.

In the school hallway I had been bullied by mean girls twice,
     my mumma explained that other kids won't always be nice.

There was an incident in which a group of boys were expelled,
     my mumma explained to me drugs are harmful and I must excel.

Wow, while I am writing this it is bringing back learned lessons,
     my mumma taught me how to turn growing pains into blessings.

Date Written: January 26, 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/20/2016 8:57:00 AM
Congratulations, Laura: A beautiful look back in time.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/18/2016 11:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your win! I enjoyed reading this. Your mom was very wise :)
Login to Reply
Date: 2/17/2016 8:20:00 AM
splendid read, lou... big congrats on your win!..huggs
Login to Reply
Date: 2/17/2016 5:52:00 AM
Your mumma taught you well. Very nice glimpse into your childhood, Luloo. Congratulations.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/16/2016 9:56:00 PM
Back to say congratulations Luloo and thank you for letting us into your treasure chest of golden memories. Bless your memories and Peace:)
Login to Reply
Date: 2/16/2016 8:51:00 PM
Some nice childhood memories you've shared with us here... Congrats on a win with this great poem! Thanks for entering, Laura :)
Login to Reply
Scars Avatar
Beautiful Scars
Date: 2/16/2016 9:01:00 PM
Thank you Kelly for my placement*smiles*-luloo
Date: 1/27/2016 10:29:00 AM
Sweet write Laura. It's hard to see those lessons when we are young.
Login to Reply
Scars Avatar
Beautiful Scars
Date: 1/27/2016 12:18:00 PM
thank you James :)
Date: 1/26/2016 4:30:00 PM
Sounds like you paid attention to your mother. Love the couplets.A7... in my book, but thankfully I'm not the judge.
Login to Reply
Scars Avatar
Beautiful Scars
Date: 1/26/2016 5:10:00 PM
Thank you Daniel for your kind words :) *Smiles*
Date: 1/26/2016 4:10:00 PM
Your mom and my mom must have known each other Luloo, they sound alike. A very nice write for the contest. I'm still having trouble remembering that far back... Caryl
Login to Reply
Scars Avatar
Beautiful Scars
Date: 1/26/2016 5:09:00 PM
Thank you Caryl for your kind words :) Yes it took me a few minutes to think about those years so long ago.*smiles*
Date: 1/26/2016 3:51:00 PM
that was cool how you approached this theme and ended with a summation of how your mom taught you to turn growing pains into blessings. Awesome message, sweetie.
Login to Reply
Scars Avatar
Beautiful Scars
Date: 1/26/2016 5:08:00 PM
Thank you very much Andrea *smiles*
Date: 1/26/2016 12:31:00 PM
beautiful lessons learned at 10..such a reflective, memorable write, laura... huggs
Login to Reply
Scars Avatar
Beautiful Scars
Date: 1/26/2016 1:51:00 PM
You're so sweet, many thanks for all your nice comments Nette! *smiles* -luloo
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter