Those Were the Days

Tanned by the sun, fit and lean

riding horses bareback, swimming in the stream

jogging down the road, breathing easily

Those were the days.

              

Listening to John Denver, strumming my guitar

singing songs of love while gazing at the stars

dreaming of that “someone” who would hold me in his arms

Those were the days.

 

Hugging babies closely, watching them sleep at night

hearing him say “I love you” made everything seem right

knowing they would be around to share the morning’s light

Those were the days.

Reviews

[George Coombs]

A lovely poem celebrating memories of the days that are gone by. You share moments that have made life special for you and it was good to share these.Thankyou

[Dara]

If only we could make time stand still, especially for those life moments that give us such joy. So nice to see you here. Thank you!

[George Coombs]

Your welcome

[Tom]

Halcyon times indeed and you have immortalised them so joyously in this warmly emotive poem, kudos indeed Dara !

[Dara]

Thank you for this wonderful review Tom. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and other times it seems like an eternity.

[....................]

I was expecting All In The Family but instead was greeted by a beautiful nostalgic piece that has given me pause to reflect on my own bygone days. I enjoyed the musical flow in this piece and lingered for a while over the JD comment as he has been one of my favorite singers of all time (I sing and play his music from time to time)... those were the days, indeed!

[Dara]

Sometimes I just wish, even for a day, to have a 'fast rewind', to relive the happy moments :-)

[....................]

Oh gosh, don't we all? I

[613]

This is so beautiful. Truly, it is. It makes me want to appreciate every day I have on this earth as a young woman. Can't take these things for granted!

- Brittney

P.S. If you wouldn't mind checking out my novel, HIM, I'd truly appreciate it. I'd like to send it off for publishing but won't until I feel I have enough feedback. I think people forget that it's 20 chapters long. Haha. Most only comment on one or two chapters. So everything in between & the ending is neglected with barely any commentary. It's kind of frustrating.

[Dara]

Thank you Brittney. I am so glad you enjoyed my sentimental journey. I would love to have a look at your novel. You have taken on a brave task and I will be happy to do what I can :-)

[613]

You're welcome. & thank you so much!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dara.. holding babies until the
morning light, knowing love lingers
until the end of time and beyond...
Your poetry is touching and sublime.
truly , Pat

[Dara]

Thank you Pat for this warm review.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Those days will continue to live on within us, Dara...just as I can still hear John Denver's melodic voice!

How I wish our babies stayed babies - longer!

[Dara]

Yes, too soon they are grown and leave the nest! You are right though, those memories are imprinted on our hearts.

[~]

Ahh, seems like no matter where we are in life, there will always be those nostalgic moments that will bring our smiles and make us think that yeah- those were the days we thought would never end. :D

[Dara]

So true! There are those that define us and make us who we are today. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me :-)

[AaronFreitas]

Awesome write... I really enjoyed this piece :)

[Dara]

Thank you Aaron. Time is going by much too quickly but it is fun to think back on those yesteryears :-)

[AaronFreitas]

Yes it does go by quick! I still remember someone telling me as a child to enjoy it... life seems to move so slow and as you get older it seems to go by faster and faster each year.

[Misery]

The days, they were. Thank you, darling Dara, for this cherished glimpse into your rear-view mirror.
I can almost hear him singing...

"Country roads, take me home - To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain momma - Take me home, country roads."

[Dara]

Hello mate! Yes, John Denver one of my favorites and most definitely gone too soon. Thank you for stopping by :-)

[Misery]

Always welcome, dear lady.

[Sydney]

This gives me such happy thoughts :) Very sweet an nostalgic piece here

[Dara]

Thank you for walking down my memory lane! So glad it gave you happy thoughts.

[Sydney]

It really did! Thanks for sharing :)