Playground

Watch your memories when they come out to play

My memories came out to play ~

 

They climbed the jungle gym

and let the swings carry them

to soaring heights of elation

 

They ran the track

at lightning speed,

and passed the baton

from one to the other

 

Then down the long, slick slide they slid

          landing hard

in the gravel…

 

If you let your memories

out to play,

 

expect some tears.

 

Author's Note

Just thinking about how a joyful memory can lead to a sad one...

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

oh, what a great surprise ending Rita..well done..

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Stella!

[SteveB]

Brava! So very true. We must expect to be reminded of both the roses and the thorns. Thank you for such a lovely analogy. Well penned as always.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Steve!

[Angi]

Ouch. I have skinned my knees so many times, Rita. You just have to get back up. Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

True, Angi, very true! Thanks!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, that gravel can really leave some abrasions...as some memories will.

really nice analogy here.

[Rita L. Sev]

Absolutely. Thank you, Jacob.

[Angel]

True...but a sad memory can lead to a happy one, too. Nicely done, Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

So true - thanks, Angel!

[Frieda P]

I felt this one Rita, poignantly accurate....!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Frieda - appreciate it!

[Frieda P]

My pleasure Rita, you always tell it like it is!

[quinfinn]

and expect equal amounts of joy! this is terrific, well penned!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you Quin - you are right! I usually emphasize that joy, but I suppose this is my time of year for melancholy memories... thanks for the reminder! :)

[quinfinn]

it's all good...we all have those...you're welcome

[Shaun Payton]

some times the hard memories remind us to live and validate our loved ones by telling them how much they mean to us. Other memories well heck wish theyd be gone. A fine poet you are.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Shaun! Yes, but all memories make us who we are...

[Shaun Payton]

You are welcome...that is true, i suppose i meant to use the LOL after my wish they be gone. Youare a thinkers poetic writer.

[Dr. Wood ?]

so true....But they WILL come out to play..they're sneaky little blighters...By the way, did you mean to write souring instead of soaring?

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, there is no stopping them...
Thank you for your good eye - darn typo...

[Sami Khalil]

A very brilliant take on memories comparing them with playing in the palyfields of life in all sorts of sports that require hard work and speed , sweat and blood and above all tears. I like your analogy a lot...Bravo...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sami - most of my memories are indeed playful. :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)