Regression

Oh to be young again!

Regression

Pear drops, lemon drops

and cola cubes,

all left behind

in the playground

of memories

that we cling to

when adulthood

becomes an impossible task.

When being a grown up

thrusts us,

at great velocity

into a world

where long hot summers,

with no concerns,

cannot be reached

across the barbed wire

of responsibilities

that are ours

when we are expected

to be mature individuals,

but our hearts

and our spirits

still long for

the shelter

of maternal love.

16/03/17

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

No matter how old we become, we will always feel the need for their love and protection. We are "thrusted, at great velocity" when WE become the parent - I remember thinking, whatever made me think I could do this! Lol, mature - yes, but never lose your spirit and heart to feel that inner child again!

Love your introspective pieces!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I think many feel the same but wear the masks society deems them to Kelly. Many thanks. Fly home in eight hours.

[KWP]

who is expecting you to be mature? get rid of them ... who is asking you to grow up? why leave pear drops behind ... no way man ... the land of the long summer awaits ... come on over my side of the world where the surf is big, the summer long and the games last day and night.

I hear what you are saying, but we got to FIGHT THE POWER! :D

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I agree. Many thanks

[littlemisspoop]

Beautifully written. Loved it :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend John. The simple things. We shall hold very valuable in old age. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Coyote. Am away in Spain on holiday so not so busy in the cafe

[Coyote Poetry]

Enjoy your vacation and have some fun. You are welcome.

[Saud Maroof]

your words made me smile, for a topic so simple and already known and again and again realised, Your words were refreshing, i hope not honest but i know hoping that is just lying to yourself.

but our hearts
and our spirits
still long for
the shelter
of maternal love.

You summed up my opinion with the above delicate lines. This piece was endearing and very gentle with a glimpse of the harsher reality.

Thank you for sharing

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Saud for such kindness.

[Saud Maroof]

No problem, it was truly a pleasure reading this.