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I wrote this poem about my childhood and the friends that resided there. I hope that anyone who reads this remembers and cherishes their childhood as much as I.

Then

Remember then,
Dreaming of when

Our childhood fears
Would be gone with the years.

Now we look at the past
Wondering why it didn't last.

Days in the hot sun
Always having fun.

Going for a ride
Letting the bike glide.

Biking, sledding,
Swimming, swinging,

Days of old
Never to be sold.

Signs of change
Widely range.

Moving away
No more play.

Friends forever
Talk almost never.

Through the years,
Our lives shift gears.

Laughter, smiles,
Fears, miles,

Distant souls
Drifting goals.

Friendship the art
Connects our hearts.

Now that it is when
We dream of Then.

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Rayanne
This poem is the best poem i have ever heard in ages,i used to think all poems were about love,finally this poem has a perfectly clear story,unlike other non-sense making poems lol. It really made me think about THEN. then what happens in life. speechless just as much as when i first read this poem. love and a half THEN lover AKA Rayanne. XXXXOOOO
Nouf
Very Nice :D
Maddy
Short but breath-taking lines. I liked it
Deep-Shikha
Reality is always bitter! I found that when i started to stare at the MOON at NIGHT. Perfect words with worthy meanings & Emotion makes this poem Terribly Great. I can only say that to the POET, U R GENEOUS.
Alex
I love your poem. Like other people siad it reminded me of one of my childhood friends that lived across the street. we used to play everyday and now whenI see her she just walks past me. But sometimes I just look back at all the fun that we used to have and smile. So thank you you poem made me remember some more that I had forgotten.
Amanda
I LOVE this poem! I had a friend send it to me after a good friend passed away. Its been 5 years since she has passed and this poem can always make me look back at our childhood and remember all the great things about her. Thank you
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