Childhood

This is the poem that was shortlisted. Enjoy! :)

We ran through endless fields without a care in the world

And marvelled at spring time flowers as their petals unfurled.

We made small paper boats and raced them down the rolling stream

And laughed at the scarecrow and the odd angle he leaned.

We fed the horses in the fields apples and grass

And climbed any big tree that we just so happened to pass.

We always ignored the calls of “Come and get your dinner!”

For our childish games of tag needed a winner!

We would visit the seaside and eat too much ice cream

And promise that life would always be this idyllic dream.

But suddenly, we grew up and life became serious

And things like boys and school made us delirious.

These memories will stay with me for a lifetime though,

Regardless of the people I meet or the places I go.

Reviews

[Luke Ritta]

It reminded me a bit like marcel proust..........very good

[Jazz]

Thank you so much for your kind comments :) It's lovely when people appreciate a poem that I worked hard on :)

[AndyJCash]

Growing up sucks doesn't it haha! Still, it allowed you to produce an awesome poem. You're clearly one that doesn't have trouble rhyming and each line flows seamlessly into the next. :)

[Furious George]

Amazing