Yester-Dreams

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I found a photo the other day, Deep in a desk - so tucked away, A summer meadow full of cars, Vital youths with eyes of stars, 'Midst revelry of songs unsung - The simple joys of being young ... (A joy drowned with the past ... by complex worlds that spin too fast - much too fast). There was no celebration more Deserved of giving plaudits for, Than being young, in love, alive! With all the callow care to thrive, No grand occasion needed, then - A jaunty blossom, life back when ... (A blossom plucked and pressed ... between life's pages, now distressed - dispossessed). Now, those poignant seeds are sown - Flights of yester-dreams have flown ... (Long flown and tucked away ... deep in a desk ... now turning gray - old and gray). ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Back When" Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Judge & Sponsor.

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Jc Hawkens

Date: 3/29/2020 12:42:00 PM

Congrats on your win and wonderful poem. JC Hawkens

Gary Radice

Date: 3/27/2020 5:02:00 AM

Lovely poem Greg (and a lovely themed competition too)

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/26/2020 10:09:00 PM

awesome write Greg...I guess this could be true, when there isn't much to do *as there wasn't back then) maybe they just did gather as a way to hang out... great penning.. congrats on your well deserved top win... hugs and blessings!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/26/2020 4:59:00 PM

Gregory, I love your poem--its vivid metaphors. CONGRATS! Janice

John Watt

Date: 3/26/2020 4:29:00 PM

I'm happy to see this come in at #1, my Bard friend. Highest congratulations!

John Watt

Date: 3/19/2020 6:40:00 PM

From a simple black and white photo to a tribute to youth - this is a terrific nostalgic journey, Greg. I enjoyed taking it with you. Also appreciate the parenthetical with their modified rhythms and tinges of sadness on looking back. Great title, too! Poetic plaudits ~ John

Fred Jagenberg

Date: 3/19/2020 6:25:00 AM

Great poetry to take us back to the simple joy of youth. Thank you Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/19/2020 6:27:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Fred - thank you so much! Blessings! :o)