The path of Youth

                                                                                I once walked along that path

of blossoming youth, so green and healthy

the grass, lengthy and lush,

felt cool to the bottoms of my feet

 

the vibrant flowers of many colors,

scarlet, gentle pink, and calming blues,

surrounded me every where I looked

and rid me of all my troubles

 

the path was much of a holder

of all my golden memories

the kind you never forget

cherish, and wish for times as such again

 

the elegant assortment of

dogwoods and cherry

align the path with accenting beauty,

cradling chipper cardinals and blue birds

 

I was a perfect example

of optimism at its finest

without stress and pure

free of any sins

 

but as my life began to proceed

each glorious detail began to fade

the blades of grass became browner

and dryer with each passing day

 

the flowers faded

I had never realized

how sunny my life had been

until it all began to blow away

 

I'd give more than anything

just to have those bright days

to be able to smile, and mean it

to be truly happy at heart

 

I'd give anything to walk to path of youth

Reviews

[Angel Veselinov]

Great poem great description of that youth i think you really felt it this time :) I really loved it :) thanks for sharing

[Signet]

It's a beautiful poem... you captured the growing up of a person very nicely... the review below mine says... I loved the fine descriptions of the path... great imagery!

[Kai Muhsik]

This captures growing up perfectly in a metaphorical way. It couldn't have been put any better. Good job.