When We Were Young

A bit of semi-rhyming nostalgia

One never thinks that dawns…

Crystal clear and golden

Are not forever

…When one is young…

That Summer nights and full moons

Hayrides and balmy Junes

All come with an expiration date

…When one is young…

That fair skin and youth are a given

And all words are truth

And Summers last forever

…When one is young…

That the touch of a lover’s hand

Is bliss beyond compare

And stardust Paints the nighttime air

…when one is young…

One never thinks beyond one’s self

That youth shall soon rest upon the shelf

And different songs be sung…

That mem’ries  will be all we have

To remind us of…the time

…when we were young…

22 lines

Author's Note

Only intended to have occasional rhyme

Reviews

[Tony]

I enjoyed your poem and was moved to write a little poem inspired by your poem.

When we were young
The stars led our spirits into eternity.
When we grew old
We were right about the stars
leading our spirits into eternity.

[David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)]

Your reply was much appreciated, succinct and deep Tony. Thanks for reading and commenting

[Tony]

I'm always pleased to interact with other writers. It was really my pleasure sir