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Young and Foolish Was I

Oh, young and foolish was I Impetuous as an unleashed pony In a lush green meadow Where the fences were far away, And I was free to explore. October 27, 2021 for "Bite Size Poem No. 25" poetry contest sponsored by Line Gauthier

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/28/2021 9:22:00 PM

This makes me want to spin in circles among daisies

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 9:56:00 AM

Well, I'd say go for it, but I imagine the daisies are gone now. They are no longer lights in the meadow.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/28/2021 5:59:00 PM

I love the feeling of freedom you've injected into five short lines, Milt. G.L. in Line's contest. Cheers, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/28/2021 6:25:00 PM

Thanks, gw. I'm hopeful...always hopeful!

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 10/28/2021 8:32:00 AM

The golden days of youth...Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/28/2021 9:45:00 AM

Ah so, Delice...long gone but never forgotten!

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/28/2021 4:46:00 AM

Oh, those young and foolish days! Your metaphor is perfect Milton, I sure miss those days! Happy Thursday!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/28/2021 9:46:00 AM

Happy Thursday, Mike. Thanks for your thoughts. I'll tell you what I wrote to Delice...long gone but never forgotten.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/27/2021 11:55:00 AM

We've all been there Milton, part of growing up I suppose. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/27/2021 9:39:00 PM

Indeed, it is, Tom. I appreciated your thoughts.