The best of days…
Poppy's Prompts | #11
Paradise on earth!
Such halcyon days…
growing up in ‘God’s own country’
amidst verdant, rolling hills
dotted with Dalmatian speckled cows.
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Days when precious friendships were birthed.
A time brimming with happiness, vigor and zest…
a time to run free!
Picnics in paddocks
Toes gingerly treading stoney streams
Cheerfully chatting atop swings…
lolling languidly.
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Dad’s maple tree…
fiery crimson and golden mosaic adorned boughs
outstretched…
searched in vain for a distant horizon
shrouded in mizzle’s silvery veil.
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Each memory carefully tucked away
alongside my beloved shell collection
gathered on many a relaxing beach holiday.
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Reminiscences of growing up on the Atherton Tablelands in FNQ, Australia.
Inspired by Poppy’s November Prompts.
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Comments (12)
Such a sweet trip down memory lane! Love how you paint those carefree days with the rolling hills, fun picnics, and your dad’s tree. Feels like the perfect blend of happy vibes and simple joys—makes me want to go kick back by a stream myself!
oooh this conjured up so many pleasant images of bygone childhood days- loved your poem!
Oh the nostalgia so heavily laid within this piece, Angie!! I adored this read! It left me smiling!
I adore the nostalgic tone of this!
A little bit of sunshine on this grey, rainy Saturday 😁
Well done! A lot of sweet imagery
Very nostalgic.
Beautifully told! Loved how you described the maple trees...excellent!
This was so beautiful and nostalgic! Loved your poem!
This was just so peaceful to read. The nostalgia was warming me as I read it.
Lovely, Angie!
Reminds me of my own childhood! Beautiful blast from the past, Angie!