Oh, the fluidity
Of childhood days
Splashing and skipping along
The path meandering, directionless
When does life acquire edges
Doors and hallways hindering?
Led by asphalt and time clocks
Obligations too numerous to count.
My own body has become a cell
Movement stiffened, mind rigid
It’s those childhood memories
Soul ingrained, keep me fluid.
(Image my own)
Just today I was reminiscing with a childhood friend about our carefree school days. This echoes beautifully what I couldn’t put in words.
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I’m glad it resonated.
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❤️
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Love this post, both the poem and the image. And remember – It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. 🙂
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Love that; thanks LuAnne
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Oh, how I loved those fluid childhood days. Beautiful image, VJ.
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Thanks Eugi
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Most welcome. VJ.
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How w very true VJ! Children are free like the wind.
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They sure are. Thanks
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You’re welcome 😇
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Never lose them
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Hopefully not, Derrick
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Oh for the challenges of aging… but the memories are golden, V.J. xx
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You got it, Cindy. Thanks
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Indeed xx
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‘My own body has become a cell… It’s those childhood memories / Soul ingrained, keep me fluid.’—what a deeply moving, resonant reflection, VJ! The contrast between adult rigidity and childhood freedom is expressed so beautifully here.
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Thank you
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Keeping us fluid — such a deep insight. Thank you, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne!
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Me too. Beautiful 👏🏽
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Thanks Selma
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I love your poem and its accompanying image! How I miss those fluid childhood days.
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I get to relive it through my granddaughters, but still I miss it.
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Very well done!
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Thank you
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So fluid, VJ! 👍☺️
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Thanks
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So true, VJ. The image is beautiful. Your artwork? Great.
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Thanks Indira. It’s a photo I played with.
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My pleasure, VJ. Which app you use for playing?
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I have a few, but BeFunky is my favourite
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Simply beautiful. Thanks, VJ!
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Thank you!
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