Once Upon a Summer

 

Once upon a summer day

 

When it was you and I,

 

We would lay down on the grass

 

And watch the clouds go by.

 

 

We'd sit beneath the apple tree

 

And picnic in the shade.

 

Together, we'd laugh endlessly

 

Over silly things we said.

 

 

We'd meet outside on starlit nights

 

And chase after fireflies,

 

Then I would sit and watch the stars  

 

With you there, by my side.

 

 

But summer came, and summer left

 

And somehow, we moved on.

 

And just like all those summer days,

 

I know that you're long gone.

 

 

But though we've long since parted ways

 

And though you said goodbye,

 

I still look back on those summer days

 

When it was you and I.

 

 

Now I lie down upon the grass

 

Like we both used to do.

 

 

 

Once upon a summer day

 

 

I dreamed a dream of you.

 

 

 

Author's Note

My first lovey-dovey poem! ^_^
Please tell me what you think!

Reviews

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Oh yes, this brings back such vivid memories for me when I was young, so many years ago now.
I laid in tall grass with my first love. Ahrrr. I had a little shiver.
A beautiful simple poem that invokes such deep memories in many people I'm sure.
This is going in my Library. definitely one to remember.

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad this could bring back those memories to you :)

[Vandana Sharma]

A very nostalgic feeling this poem gives and it also speaks of the pain of a heart.

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thanks for the review! Glad you liked it :)

[RAOrourke]

Beautiful and very easy flow to it. Nice job

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thank you! :)

[Calissa Knox]

Wow. This is a poem I can really relate to. My favorite line is, "And though you said goodbye, I still look back on those summer days When it was you and I." Absolutely beautiful, and wonderfully written poetry. I can definitely tell this came from your heart.

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[SyberRose]

I loved it as i love romantic poetry...nicely penned Gabriela...Rose

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thank you for your review! I'm happy you enjoyed it :)

[Antoñyo]

This is a wonderful poem of love remembered. The innocence lost but never forgotten, and to not forget when things were innocent is to not have them hardened you later in life.

Thanks for sharing

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thank you for the review! I'm happy you enjoyed it :)

[annabellee]

this is such a gorgeous poem, it flows so well, it would actually make a great song I think, I totally loved reading every single line :)

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thank you!! ^^

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[zainul]

This is such a lovely song that touches the heart.
Your golden piece flickers like a awesome art.
Great write,dear poet!
Congratulations!!!

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

Thank you very much for your kind review! :)

[zainul]

You are most welcome.
You have created an amazing dreamland for all to rejoice.:)

[Barbara Walker]

Love this! There's a longing in there, but not to the point of angst. Very mellow, pouring your heart out gently. Enjoyed reading!

[Areeba]

It is awesome, you've painted a picture with your words, I love it!