Shadows of My Childhood
A poem by Lena. A series of Cinquains.
Author’s Note: This poem is inspired by the cover image, taken by Me in Tuscon, AZ, USA. Swinging was always a favorite pastime for me as a child, thus the title: “Shadows of my Childhood.” I hope you enjoy this 13th poem in my self-challenge to write a poem a day. Click Here to read the 1st poem in this series. And, as always, Mahalo for reading! ❤
. . .
Rusted,
Hanging loosely —
Still, it sways from the last
Child who sat upon its seat —
Calling.
.
It calls
To me softly.
Memories of my youth —
Legs swaying wildly, laughing.
Happy.
.
Happy?
I used to be.
I remember glimpses —
Once upon a time, long ago.
Shadows.
.
Shadows
Of childhood,
Calling softly to me.
These shadows of my childhood —
Rusted.
. . .
© Lena Borondia 2022, all rights reserved
Previously published on Medium
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About the Creator
Lena Folkert
Alaskan Grown Freelance Writer 🤍 Lover of Prose
Former Deckhand & Barista 🤍 Always a Pleaser & Eggshell-Walker
Lifelong Animal Lover & Whisperer 🤍 Ever the Student & Seeker
Traveler 🤍 Dreamer 🤍 Wanderer
Happily Lost 🤍 Luckily in Love
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Comments (7)
Stunning poem!
This Crown Cinquain was very sad but beautifully written!
Sad poem, you can feel the longing
I love the sad nostalgia of poems about childhood, and yours is beautiful!
Beautifully sad words
Short and poignant. Works really well.
Impressive!