INNOCENCE

Playful

Radiant aqua skies

and butterflies

roll down hills

and high fly thrills

water splash

giggles and laughs

sand castles

no hassles

jump puddles

teddy bear cuddles

Truly curious

at times furious

bundles of wonder

treasures under

smell the flowers

sense the showers

warm and dry

ready for cherry pie

mouth stuffed, no time to say goodbye

Reviews

[LJ]

Here we go on a fine trip to the past, where things are good and wonder is nearly everywhere. Very glad you wrote this to remind us what used to be. And most of these things, often written as images, are still around; we just have to remember to look for them when able. The whole thing made me smile. Thanks!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you, thank you, you are very special to to dig into my old poems….always appreciated.
Best, B

[Coyote Poetry]

Hopeful words and wonderful places described dear Betty. The good days, we never want to end. Thank you for sharing the amazing and hopeful poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for your kind review.I feel we all need a bit of innocence in our lives now, since everything is so complicated...oh the good ole days!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Betty. Everyone, too serious. Need to try new things and learn to smile and laugh again. You are welcome my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Fun days of childhood. They seem so long ago and that cherry pie or apple pie that mum made. Delicious and mouth watering. Never could get enough of it. Thank you Betty for taking me on a nostalgia trip.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Chris for your review, appreciate it, take care,
Best, Betty

[light and ashes]

One of the things I miss the most about childhood is innocence.
This is cute.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you for your review, yes indeed!

[barleygirl]

On one hand, I was in a reverie, imagining what it would be like to be back in a youthful state of living. On another hand, I felt I was observing a child's innocence & being immersed in it. Last & not least, I feel we all need some practice getting back in touch with our buoyant inner child after a brutal year of hateful infighting & covid slaughter . . . that's why a poem like this can be a harbinger of more butterfly days to come (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Betty Hermelee]

I feel we all need to lighten up a bit, thus the poem!
Thanks always for your thoughtful reviews.
Hugs, B
P.S. Chapter 8 will be up very soon!!!

[John the Baptist]

A recollection of childhood days here, and nicely rhymed. It seems that as we get older, we tend to idealize the times of early youth. Probably nothing wrong with that; current times can be really vexing, as they are now.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for your review John f

[Wild Rose]

Seen from older eyes.
Children happy to be exploring and enjoying life
Too busy being happy - their day full with exploring
constantly seeking new adventures

Yes I liked it

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much for your review!

[Oydrin]

I picture an adult being spectator or even guardian to a child/children playing. That was the image in my head reading this poem. And I must say it's a breath of fresh air to read something and positive, or as you dubbed the poem yourself, about "Innocence." Most writings are angsty given what people are going through. Poems like this one speaks of simple beauties -- A simple, unadulterated picture.

Cheers to more beauty!

[Betty Hermelee]

Welcome and thanks for your review!!

[Paul Bell]

Okay Betty, I'm thinking you are somewhere hot, relaxing by the pool, piña colada by your side eating cherry pie without a care in the world. I remember those days, 2019 I think it was. They'll come back someday.
Thanks for reminding me.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for your review Paul, hopefully someday!
Best

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I love cherries and cherry pie...and cuddles and flowers and smiling...and this poem puts
me in a smiling state of mind.
thank you, Betty...
very smart rhyming...
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks and hello Jacob!! A fine review!
truly, Betty