Childhood Memories

I had to write a poem about my childhood in English Class.

Childhood Memories

I remember moving houses and starting elementary.

The struggle of learning to read,

till with the help of a friend,

in third grade I found the right books.

We made our way through all the good books

And by the fourth grade we had to search somewhere else

for our elementary library could no longer fill our desire for books,

so I would beg my brother to check me out books from the high school.

I remember in middle school being so proud,

I had finally made it to the high school campus.

My love for the library with the coffee shop inside.

My friend and I would sit side by side, reading for hours at a time.

It didn’t take us long to read through the books there too.

Our minds were still not satiated so again we had to look outward.

My fondest memories from my childhood all revolve around the same school.

Where I met my greatest friend and found my sanctuary among the books.

When I look back I wouldn’t change a thing,

for the memories there shape who I am today.

Reviews

[Peach]

I can really imagine because I kinda went through the same things. It's a great piece though.

[jeannemarie coulter]

simple and exquisite images that indicate a fine hungry mind