POEM STARTER
Submitted by Susan Santizo
Write a poem about a place which makes you feel nostalgic.
You can write in any style or genre, but keep this as the central theme.
Fragrance Of Lyon
Fresh warm baguette and dark solid chocolate
Spotless roads and benches that anyone could lie on
Refereshing femine wind and the sublime gradient sky painted by the crème de la crème
Animate herbs, plants and flowers meticulously placed along the streets for a pleasant scenery
The serene and intriguing library in vicinity of our apartment full of various genres taking one to a living tale
Familiar “Lidl” at the side accompanied by myriads of encounters with individuals
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I called it “Parking”
Why ? It has nothing to do with a parking lot
Nonetheless it has all to do with laughter and warm souvenirs
The waters were performing several dances of some sort
The structure made by the artisan seemed to have been touched with an abundance of love for it
My roller skater and the smooth ground were best pals
I remember him too, he told me my hair looked good even though I didn’t think the same.
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Abnormal sized Insects that were intoxicated with my back for some reason
Haha, I don’t miss them ~
Now there was an exception
The tingling yet soothing sensations when I welcomed them on the palm of my hand
I would name them Ladybugs but there weren’t too lady-like as their natural habitat was similar to that of a hard-worker
Worker bugs would be a nice name perharphs ?
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“Park”
How could I forget this one ?
My second home and captivated territory
It could change to anything at anytime
One day it was about educational health camps
Another day it would be a place filled with stimulating activities nurturing our profound memories
For me, it was the swing and the tree. The swing took me so high that my leg could greet the tree a good morning, a good afternoon and a good night.
There is also the sandman and Sakura tresses
No matter how deep we digged a hole on sandman, we couldn’t reach it’s foundations
We used his body for our construction site
Sakura tresses was the fittest environment for a picnic with families and friends
I climbed her arms one of these days to have a look at the “other side”
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Sweet crepes spread with halzenut chocolate folded into each other
The sweet smell that would entice me near my school
I never knew where that aroma came from but I know that it was infused in my senses so that I wouldn’t forget this setting
Hmm, I remember the smiles, laughter and experiences
Some were about that chaotic yet funny games
Another was when a student’s birth was kicking at the door, celebrations would warmly welcome his guests
The celebrants of that month would have to bring in something worth an anniversary
All with elated countenance at which the whole class would eat the savoury cake, Haribo sweets and fresh juice.
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The thoughts of naivety and purity
It started from a intriguing anime called “Mew Mew power”
From there, this young but inquisitive lady wouldn’t stop thinking that romance was a realistic fantasy
A romance that was from within and an authentic sentiment
Feeding her heart with passionate gestures and cravings
The beginning of a intense fellowship with someone she would have never thought of
Can you guess who it is ?
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Me and my manual scooter had a lot of adventures
I’m aware of the amount of time we almost ended up entering into a mess because of the unusual frequency at which I rode it
There we’re innocent and pure times indeed
Wish they lasted longer
Definitely will come back to say hello
So please wait for me
Just a bit more
To receive kisses
Of Eternal nostalgia
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