Well the day has ended
The hours passed
The minutes long
The shadows were cast
Took the dog for walks
Made potato salad
Watched silly TV
This day was valid
Tonight it was quiet
The darkness screamed
I called my son
Let’s have a fire and dream
He said alright
He came right down
Brought the two kids
And AJ ran around
The air was quiet
The moon was small
The wood smelled great
The sparks…
Well the day has ended
The hours passed
The minutes long
The shadows were cast
Took the dog for walks
Made potato salad
Watched silly TV
This day was valid
Tonight it was quiet
The darkness screamed
I called my son
Let’s have a fire and dream
He said alright
He came right down
Brought the two kids
And AJ ran around
The air was quiet
The moon was small
The wood smelled great
The sparks were tall
It broke the evening
Took away some pain
So thankful for family
So thankful for no rain.
Written by,
Terry Shepherd
05.03.2014
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Twinkling stars
Clear nights
Chill in the air
Roaring fire
Crackli…
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Twinkling stars
Clear nights
Chill in the air
Roaring fire
Crackling and sparks
Good friends
Hovering near
Laughter ringing
Throughout
Children running
To and fro
Great food
Toasted on sticks
Sounds of
Hoot owls
Scurrying of possum
Fighting the
Mosquitos
Swatting the flies
All cuddle on benches
And chairs and swings
Popping hot squishy
Marshmallows
Straight in our mouths
Roars of laughter
As our lips turn white
This is what campfires
And families
Are all about
On a bright crisp night.
Written by,
Terry Shepherd
07/07/2013
It was my last day. Saturday, the end of my week at camp. Sitting on the edge of the pier I gazed out over the blue waters.
I had made many friends this week. There were many campfires and roasted marshmallows.
Staying up late and getting up early. I never saw the tiredness coming over me. There were too many giggles. I had a piece of paper in my pocket. It was filled with all of my new friends addresses. We all hugged and promised to write each other every day.
Everyone was gone for the most part. My packed suitcase was sitting back at the dorm. I had received a message from staff that my parents were running a wee bit behind, but were on their way to pick me up.
I glanced over to the side of me and saw some dandelions smiling at me. I walked over and picked two up. Sitting back down on my familiar board I played with one of them. Rubbing it on my wrists I watched my tanned skin turn a pale yellow.
With the other flower I plucked each tiny leaf saying to myself, he loves me he loves me not. I touched my cheek where Kenny had planted a kiss on it. He and I were a real couple.
We met the Sunday prior at the campfire. I was sitting with some girls and he walked over to me and asked,” Can I sit down with you?” I smiled at him and patted the grass showing him it was alright.
He roasted marshmallows for me and we sang together. When the night was over he reached for my hand and held it. I didn’t make him let go. I let him hold it all the way back to my dorm.
He promised to come walk with me to breakfast the next morning. We did everything together. We sat by each other during crafts. We swam together. We fell in love. Around my neck was a gold locket. Kenny had given it to me last night.
He promised that once he got home he would find a picture of himself and cut it down to size. He would mail it in a love letter to me. He made me promise that I would do this for him too. I touched the necklace and remembered him with a smile.
I tossed both stems into the waters and got up to walk back to the dorm. Mom and Dad were probably there by now. I spotted them before they saw me. Dad was acting silly. He was stealing a kiss from Mom and I could hear her saying, ” Not now. Can’t you wait until we get in the car?”
I thought back to my friends. I looked back and engraved all the memories into my heart. I quietly said goodbye to Kenny and then turning around I said,” Hi Mom and Dad. I had a great time. I am so glad you talked me into coming here.” My Mom put her arm around my shoulder. Dad picked up my suitcase. The three of us walked towards the car with me smiling all the way.
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