#31 Then

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.

This poem originally was published in Friendship Poems - Poems about Lost Friends

Then

by Amanda Jenkins

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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Amy

I am planning a reunion of about 15 of that grew up together on the same block. And, this poem says it all! Thanks!
Jane

This poem really touched me because it reminded me of a friend that I had or still have. She comitted suicide 3 weeks ago, but I never made that effort to pick up the phone and just say hi.
Stephanie

this poem is really good i like it im gonna print it out and show it to my friends and im gonna say you wrote k i love it ttyl byes
megan

when i read this poam it made me thank of on fo are class mates thet we lost
Allana

This poem is really great i liked it a lot !
Eli

amazing poem, makes me think about a freindship i had when i was young, but was lost becuase i moved away. Just because we havent talked for years i still cherish the friendship we had and as a look around at what other people call friendships i realize how lucky i really was.
paige

i love this poem cuz my life relates to that gurl u can write a poem i love it so much
Ebony

This poem was very to the point. It also remindes me of my childhood years. So i just want to Say great peom Amanda.
chelsea

this poem is the best iv heard in years it reminds me of my life and how hard it was to go threw those changes. you are a great writer, good luck in the future
kale

this was really good. so inspirational yet sad at the same time but i love it. youre very good
larina

that poem was so cool. it told a whole story but it didnt use the frilly flowery language that just gets ya confused. it was short, sweet, and to the point. GOOD JOB!
Zaid

it is something very beautiful. something very true.
Kie

wow your poem is so beautiful, it's like you were describing my frienship with my friends. It shows that you take the little things for granted such as living close to your friends and riding bikes. I never realised how much it meant to me until it was gone.
Kevin

I'm a 19-year old male college student, and this poem just reduced me to tears. It reminded me of the innocence of a childhood friendship that I shared with my best pal. Remembering all the good times, it was an era in my life for which I have the greatest nostalgia. Sadly, after 9 years of friendship, he moved far away in 1997 and I haven't heard from him since.
Kiara

great job,by far
Sky

This is a very touching poem. Thank you for submitting. Sky
Chin Yee

ermz. its veri nice in the sense tt it brought out the deeply burried memories of my childhood days. This poem is simple yet thought provoking.
Katie

It's a great poem, it outlines how much we want to grow up and then regret wanting it to happen so fast. Well done, it's a great piece
Liz

I loved the poem, it touched me, it reminded me of what happened between me and my best friend, i moved away a year ago, and i miss her so much, we have changed alot, and i cried so hard when i read this. I had to call her and we cried together. Your poem has just touched me, thank you for writing such a beautiful poem.
Courtney

I loved this poem! It is so true and I can relate to it. I am planing on doing a school project on it

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