I Knew the Sky was Blue

I Knew the Sky was Blue

 

I knew the sky was blue…

I knew the grass was green…

But I didn’t know

How it felt ‘neath my feet.

 

A girl of a simple life,

Albeit a chaotic one.

Work instead of play,

There was much to be done.

 

I knew the sky was blue…

I knew the grass was green…

But I didn’t know

How it felt to ride on a bicycle seat.

 

A girl who learned to dream as high as the sky,

Of big things seemingly out of her reach.

Who took to heart everything,

Always wanting to succeed.

 

I knew the sky was blue…

I knew the grass was green…

One day, my Daddy held me on a bicycle

And peddled me down the street.

 

A woman whose dream came true,

Stated that there’s no dream too big.

Down the aisle he walked me… faith, hope and love,

Some things are worth the dig.

 

I knew the sky was blue…

I knew the grass was green…

When I was a girl, Daddy planted

In the grass my little feet.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

October 26, 2021

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem dear Melinda. I loved the flow of thoughts and the meaningful statements. Thank you dear poet for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for your visit and for your review.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.

[Savanna Robbins]

I love how you captured the essence of such a beautiful memory and put such a positive image with it

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

So sentimental and nostalgic, it borders the line of painful! That feeling of when you think about one memory for far too long and it starts to really ache. It’s such a simply but powerful piece, full of memories and times from before, simpler
times, perhaps. I loved this piece and how nostalgic it felt. The love that went into your words is evident and palpable. Thank you so much for sharing!

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and taking time to review. You are much appreciated.