I Would Have Given You My Swing

I Would Have Given You My Swing

 

Had we played on the same playground
l would have given you my swing.
l would have chased you down
till you could run no more,
for just a kiss
the slightest touch.

I would have captured fireflies in a mayonnaise jar
perhaps a monarch butterfly, or two
and carved the words, “l love you”
in the bark of a sycamore tree,
for all to  see.

For just a smile,
the slightest touch…

l would have given you my swing.

 

 

 

photography by Mecuro B. Cotto

 

 

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

There is such a pure tenderness in your thoughts... a beautiful, loving light... Brought back the sweetness of loving before love became so complicated... sigh...

[Kelly Scheppers]

We lost our innocence, didn't we? Thank you so much, Craig!

[An owl on the moon]

Once I found someone who helped me remember.. Maybe you have too? :)

[B-poet]

Loved the eloquent visualization all throughout your gracious poem. Great work. A heartfelt keepsake. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you so much for visiting me!

[Terry Collett]

You write so well. You bring the reader in and make them feel part and parcel of the theme of the poem. Splendid work

[Kelly Scheppers]

How wonderful seeing you, Terry! Thank you so much!

[CD Campbell]

Oh the power of young, innocent love. Before the erotic animalistic base feelings that we feel when we get older and get lost in, there was this. It was so long ago, a person can forget what it feels like. When reading this aloud this really sounds great to the ear. Thanks Kelly. CD

[Kelly Scheppers]

I refuse to forget what it felt like those years ago...all we have to do is close our eyes, and allow the time to rewind. Thank you, CD!

[~]

Ohh... this poem got me suspended in midair, kissing each cloud and adorning the sky with heartfelt laughter...as far as the fireflies - I would let all of them go free :):)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...that's exactly what we did, after we captured a good amount of them, we set them free! Actually, I think that part was just as much fun! Thank you, Moonskittles!

[~]

grinning :D :D

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and poetry. I like the vision create by your good words. Sharing the swing. A nice way to open the door to friendship and love. Thank you Kelly for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's incredible what you can come up with when you allow yourself to reflect upon years gone by...a simple childhood gesture turned into this! Thank you, John. You are very kind!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kelly. I liked the poem. A old fashion feel to the words.

[ANTO]

Wonderful sentiment Kelly - so innocent and yet so deep. I love the playpark metaphor - its delightful on a sunny spring day like today. I want a go on the swings now.
:))

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have the urge too, Anto! ...thank you, darlin!

[alf]

Hi Kelly. Sometimes the words that send trembles down one's arms, are the most simple!!! This is what effect the reading of your poem had on me, so what might it do to the addressee of your tender poem??? A truly inspiring write!!! raising the bar, yet again!!! alf

[Kelly Scheppers]

What joy you give me, Alf...you are such a comfort, without even knowing...thank you!

[alf]

Did you not realize you had written such a beautiful piece??? How could that be???

[Kelly Scheppers]

It means so much to me when I have that assurance, that the poem made its connection to the reader. I'll never stop feeling blessed by that, no matter how often it is showered upon me! x

[alf]

I know exactly how you feel, and I am so glad to hear it from you.

[Kelly Scheppers]

..you're such a sweetie! x

[sereenaoutloud]

beautiful...all the little things we used to do as kids summed up nicely as a romantic gesture to the one we would do anything for!
love this

[Kelly Scheppers]

I should have put a childhood alert on this one...thank you, Sereena!

[sereenaoutloud]

lol ..yes a warning "my induce childhood memories: lol

[Adam Adams]

You better know, how to 'swing' around peoples hearts by means of your poetic / magnified art / talent. So smooth / touching / refractive / gleam-y / soft & mesmerizing words you do choose to write along. It makes my heart saying ... "Alas" - The touch of frequent ""Ah"" with delight & smiles. I must say, your poetry tells to me to... compare the write with the feather / quill of white arctic flying bird whose wings 'swing' even the winds / the air with the loaf of much softness... around the skies. Beautiful poetry you've come up with. Enjoyed reading your words.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your analogies are gorgeous, thank you!