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Shadows of My Childhood

A poem by Lena. A series of Cinquains.

By Lena FolkertPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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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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Xx - Lena

sad poetry
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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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  • Bri Craig2 years ago

    Stunning poem!

  • This Crown Cinquain was very sad but beautifully written!

  • I love the sad nostalgia of poems about childhood, and yours is beautiful!

  • Beautifully sad words

  • Luke Foster2 years ago

    Short and poignant. Works really well.

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Impressive!

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