"Strawberry fields forever"

Cherry

By Highhat

Wed, 06 Apr 2011
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21 comments
 

A melody spurs my memory
Being 18 again
Barefoot on the pavement
In the middle of a summers night
The stars were there
For my sake
Strawberry fields forever
Love was there
Preferably
for my sake
Awkward and shy
Barefoot on the pavement
Hot dirt and green blades of grass
Sipping elder flower wine
Love was there
For my sake
Kindness from my heart
The future was nothing to consider
All seemed to flow from the moment
Strawberry fields forever
Barefoot in the grass
Hair flowing
Down a sweaty nape
Clothes soaked through from
A dip in the lake
Love was there
Friends calling
A smoke on the hill
The kitten playing
With a leaf
Leftover from autumn
Sun shining on the dandelions
No time for looking at the clock
Love was there
For my sake

Certificate U
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by seashore on
I really like this one too. Youthful memories - very evocative. Melodies do that, don't they? Take you right back I mean...

Submitted by Highhat on
You know Coral it wasn't even the "strawberry fields forever" (though I did live in the middle of a grand strawberry field!!;)) melody but one about walking barefoot on the pavement that spurred this one. I went right back. But exactly, melodies do take you back and you remember other ones you heard at the time. It is very nostalgic. Thanks for reading. ;)Pia

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Much enjoyed this one, pia... (By the way, elderflower is all one word) Nothing is as nostalgic as a tune, you are so right, and with this poem, you certainly did take me back. Which also reminds me of Dusty Springield's song 'Going Back', which had such wonderful words. Don't know if that was before your time though;-) Nice one, Pia. Tina

 

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
Love the refrain: "Love was there for my sake". Beautiful poem, how I miss being eighteen ;) Magic xxx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Pia, Ah! I can tell you are reminicing here, what memories you write about. I love the lines:- A melody spurs my memory Being 18 again Barefoot on the pavement In the middle of a summer night The stars were there for my sake Strawberry fields forever Love was there Preferably for my sake Perfect, but I'm sure you weren't akward and shy. Another perfectly beautiful poem from you Pia. Jenny.

 

Submitted by shoe on
This is just wonderful and my new favourite of yours, very much enjoyed.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
Hi Tina- I remember Cilla Black and Dusty Springfield from way back when. Glad I could take you back for a while. It is nice to remember ones youth- rather carefree time. thanks for reading ;)Pia

Submitted by Highhat on
Hi Magic- I don't miss it that much but I do love to remember the times when I was young and carefree- the m ost important thing being the fact that everything and everyone was so beautiful. Glad you enjoyed ;)Pia

Submitted by Highhat on
Hi Jenn- well you know I was a bit awkward and a bit shy actually- sometimes I just couldn't get the words over my lips but I was so tanned that you couldn't see me turning red in the face ;D thank you for your kind comment ;)Pia

Submitted by Highhat on
Thanks shoe for telling me. That is really very nice. You bet I had a whale of a time when I was young. A perfect little flower child ;)Pia

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on
this one's lovely

 

Submitted by Highhat on
I loved the strawberries then Insert. Thank you and thank you eds for the cherry ;)Pia

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Pia, just popped back to say congratulations on the cherries, very well deserved. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
Thanks for being so attentative Jenn- much appreciated LP and H ;)Pia

Submitted by seashore on
What was the actual song, Pia - I've been racking my brains for `barefoot on pavement' songs and can only think of Adele (who wasn't even thought of back then). Then there was a film `Barefoot in the Park' late 60s I think but can't remember a song connected with it. Hey ho. Coral x

Submitted by Highhat on
You know Coral- I can't remember- how embarrassing but to be quite honest I am almost sure that it was a danish song. Ha that is my excuse for not remembering but it wasn't an oldie- that is for sure. No it wasn't Adele but I do love hers: "Chasing pavements". I was feeling pretty happy yesterday morning- (nothing wrong with my mood this morning either!) and the time I wrote about is from before I was diagnosed with a chronic disorder so I always go back with such fond memories. Such a happy time. Sorry can't help you there with the song. Never mind- we all know "Strawberrry Fields forever", don't we? But if I ever bump into it again I will let you know. A lot of danish artists sing in english. ;)Pia

Submitted by seashore on
Thanks for that, Pia. I can identify with what you say about a `time before' and hope things are at least more on an even keel now. I wondered where `Pia' came from and now I know! Yes I think Adele is a wonderful singer - I love her latest (again can't remember the title!). Coral x

Submitted by Highhat on
I can't remember Adele's latest title either- we are a bit bad Coral- but yes it is really very good. I've heard it so may times but chasing pavements must have been quite a hit since we remember that one !! ;D As I have written about it- yes things are on much more even keel now thank goodness. It took so so many years but it worked. Thanks for getting back to me. ;)Pia

Submitted by ScoZen on
Ahh, Highhat Enjoyed this. "...A smoke on the hill..." nothing illegal of course?
ScoZen

Submitted by Highhat on
Of course it was illegal ScoZen. ;)Glad you enjoyed ;)Pia

Submitted by Overthetop1 on
Only just found this Pia. How beautiful and evocative.

Overthetop1