Swing Set

I'm moving, and I have to leave my swing set behind. So much is going on.. I feel like I can't part with something that has always been so close to me.

Swing Set, shiny and fun

Strong ropes, and seats, the color of sun

What a beauty to a child's eyes

What a glorious surprise

You were my best friend

Until the very end.

On days of sorrow I'd sit and cry

Your creaky ropes were my lullaby

Your loud noise blocked out all the sound

And that sadness that chose me to surrounded.

Upon you I could be anywhere

Flying through the sky, or on a dragon treading through air.

Your loud squeaking hid my cries

When the world was what I did despise.

I whispered my secrets into you

You were who I would go to

When my world felt like it was coming apart

You were there from the start

Years passed, and you took your wear

Ropes, now as thin as hair

Your yellow seats and bright white rope,

The ones that kept alive my hope,

Had now been covered with dirt and grime

They had been cruelly touched by time.

Today I sat upon you seat again

Like I did, every now and then

You held me, like you always did

And you hid my cries, like I was a kid

Your soft and gentle moan

Reminded me that this was my home

I could go anywhere, or do anything

As long as I was on my swing

As my feet scuffed the dirt

My heart painfully hurt

For the awful truth that I knew

I could not bear to share with you

Swing Set; dirty and done

Weak ropes and seats, no longer the color of sun

What a beauty to my tear stung eyes

Even when I leave, in my heart, you'll always lie.

Reviews

[Anonymous]

When I first read without the song, it sounded like something I would sing as I swung on my old swingset back at my old house. Moving can be hard, but it opens up new doors to new experience and new relationships. Embracing change can be the best thing to do in some cases.
I'm seriously thinking of memorizing this and singing it the next time I sit on a swing :)
I'm adding this to my favorites. This was a beautiful piece; very nice work. You're a talented writer, Miharu.

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[Emunah June.]

What a great way to express a childhood passtime.

Everyone has that one sentimental childhood item that got them through tough times. I, myself (DONT LAUGH) have a blanket that I still keep with me everywhere I go. In fact, as I write this review, I have it draped over my shoulders. This piece brings back so many memories of wanting to run away and just hide out. Swings are a great example of something you do to drown out the noise and worry of everyday life. A great metaphor with beautiful imagery and a strong message. Thanks for sharing.

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

This was a very sad, but beautiful poem. I really enjoyed it a long because I go on the swing all of the time. I did go on to hide everything like you said in this poem. All of the pain that I was feeling would suddenly go away. I felt like I was on top of the world when I was swinging. I would always be happy. Thanks for sharing. :)

This is a very lovely poem! I enjoyed every moment!

[The Golden Pen]

I really loved this poem! Great work!

[Talkativeted]

This is a breathtaking poem. The uses of rhyming couplets is simple and precise. Nice one.

[Keevan]

This made me cry, along with the music. Very powerful and emotional words. I noticed maybe 2 spelling errors, but that doesn't really matter. I loved every word of this. You are a wonderful poet! :)

I reate thee 100!