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I’ve been thinking of some of my fondest memories,

Of my Nana and me on her front porch swing.

Rethinking of how life used to be,

I was but a child, yet we both wore bare feet.

At the age of eight we discussed the future for me,

We laughed and giggled in the summer breeze.

On that wooden swing we talked of the birds and bees,

Not to mention we sipped on the sweetest of southern tea.

I will always remember the words she preached,

And now it’s just me alone left thinking on this old wooden swing.

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  • withheld on Jan 2, 2010

    Memories are precious. Nice poem. :0

  • Atanacio on Jan 2, 2010

    Im loving your new entries and I think I’m a big fan of your writings–Thank you

  • maranatha on Jan 2, 2010

    Those old porch swings are worth their weight in god sometimes.

  • Bo Russo on Jan 2, 2010

    Sweet memories never go away, you remember that and cherish them.

  • magicdarts on Jan 2, 2010

    treasured memories, beautifully shared

  • Darla Cooke on Jan 2, 2010

    Lovely poem. I remember sitting on the front porch swing with my Grandmother.

  • bailieman on Jan 2, 2010

    Lovely memories.

  • Debra. on Jan 2, 2010

    Certain things will always hold some of the most precious memories. Isn’t it funny how some of the most simplest moments are the most treasured. Touching piece, Alc!

  • xoxo on Jan 2, 2010

    Some beautiful thoughts here. Lovely work.

  • sandie on Jan 2, 2010

    thanks for passing on your memories and sharing them with us.

  • albert1jemi on Jan 2, 2010

    nice poem…

  • drelayaraja on Jan 2, 2010

    good write :)

  • Vicky Steele on Jan 3, 2010

    Thank you for sharing something so personal. I love the way your work lets the reader in enough for us to fully appreciate your thoughts and feelings and then leaves a little space for us to consider our own experiences.

  • aniket on Jan 3, 2010

    i always love when poetry is found in simple things,great write

  • Mila Marcos on Jan 3, 2010

    One can develop a sense of affinity with the past when they reflect on the people they love – that have since passed on – and the places they spent precious moments together. Nice sentiment a/c:)

  • Guy Hogan on Jan 3, 2010

    This poem reminds us of special moments in special places with special people.

  • Sourav on Jan 3, 2010

    Lovely write!

  • morbidraccoon on Jan 3, 2010

    Reminds me of my swing in my backyard ;P

  • lillyrose on Jan 3, 2010

    Awwww thats a lovely write and a lovely memory!

  • spectacular on Jan 3, 2010

    Great poem, makes you think back then when you’re were younger

  • V rank on Jan 4, 2010

    brilliant things really come into our heads when we are in some places that we treasure… great…!

  • thuanynguyen on Jan 4, 2010

    great poem! nice write.

  • Jane Jane on Jan 4, 2010

    touching piece. somehow felt sad about it.

  • STEVE666 on Jan 4, 2010

    Touching tribute.

  • mkd1788 on Jan 4, 2010

    you have greatly expressed your feelings..brilliant work

  • Emma Green on Jan 5, 2010

    Such a touching, sweet piece

  • Milton H Peebles III on Jan 6, 2010

    Very Good. I put this on StumbleUpon.
    Take Care, DreamSweet and Let Your Heart Shine!
    ~ milty

  • fashion girl on Jan 7, 2010

    A mature thought behind a childishly innocent poem…

  • Anupam Kachroo on Jan 8, 2010

    Lovely :)

  • Francy on Jan 11, 2010

    Another great poem.
    Like it.

  • francydiaz on Jan 11, 2010

    Well done.

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