Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

When Life Was Oh So Sweet

My Darling Arabella
So much I have to tell her
Of times gone by when life was sweet
When no one felt the need to Tweet
We packed a picnic ready to eat
And walked for miles, oh such a treat
Back then when life was simple 
When life was oh so sweet

Playing hopscotch on the pavement
Roller skating down the hill
But sometimes when we went too fast
Bang!  Crash!  We had a spill
But we jumped up really quickly
No time to sit and weep
Back then when life was simple
When life was oh so sweet

Playing outside in fresh clean air
I yearn for those innocent days
We didn’t need Phones or Selfies 
Just being with friends, having fun, acting plays
Talking and laughing, our life was complete
In those tranquil days life was simple 
When life was oh so sweet

I often think of the books that I read
At the end of the day when I lay in my bed
The Famous Five, Heidi, memories I kept
Inside my head - as I dreamt, whilst I slept
No blue lights to keep me awake half the night
No TV or Tablet and no need to Tweet
Just dreaming about the fun with my pals
Oh those halcyon days life was simple and sweet

written for my darling granddaughter 

Contest Strand Choice S
Sponsor Brian Strand   
1st Place

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John Watt March 28, 2020 at 11:16 AM Ann, from the first line I imagined you writing for a granddaughter, and by the end I saw my intuition was correct! Yes, how simple life seemed with picnics, hikes and roller skates. We weren't searching on google, we were searching in open fields, woods, and streams for endless adventure. How I hope our young ones don't lose that love affair with the great outdoors! Beautiful and nostalgic, dear Ann! Congratulations on your win. Hugs ~ John Ann Gilmour March 30, 2020 at 4:40 AM Many thanks John it was great to hear you too remember those wonderful times when we just ran free and everyday was full of fun and adventures. I feel sad that children today are often discouraged to go 'out to play' by their rather neurotic overprotective parents, they are missing so much of this wonderful planet we all live upon. Take care John. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Robert Lindley October 1, 2018 at 6:47 AM Love this very inspiring and well crafted poetry my friend. Written for a beloved grand daughter makes it even more special and to be greater admired. A fav.. Ann Gilmour October 3, 2018 at 1:38 PM Thank you so much Robert and I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. Yes she is a great joy to me, and growing up fast! Kind thoughts to you, Ann x

Sunlite Wanter September 22, 2018 at 6:44 PM Those days were long, long ago for me. Enjoyed your poem. Ann Gilmour September 23, 2018 at 2:29 AM Whoops, apologies for the typo Sunlite x Ann Gilmour September 23, 2018 at 1:07 AM Thank you so much for your comment & so glad you enjoyed my poem. Like you, those days are in the past, but so vivid in my mind still. I have only just joined this amazing site and already I am hooked! Kind thoughts to you Sinlite x