Swingset Memories - 6/12/12

this is a poem I wrote back in June. I wasn't sure about posting it but I've revised it and now I feel more comfortable.

On the swingset
In the corner of the park
I am transported to a
Different place

To when I was a child
Swinging back and forth
In the living room
Trying to touch the ceiling

To when I was in elementary school
Swinging back and forth
Every recess
With my back to the playground

To when I was in the backyard
At the house where I grew up
Swinging back and forth
Playing with imaginary friends

Back to where I am
Taking in my surroundings
The silence of no one around me
The vast green fields
Large beautiful trees bordering

I close my eyes
Leaning back
Swinging back and forth
A gentle breeze encircling

I am transported
To a different place
The same but different
Beyond what we see

The sky is blue and cloudless
The air smells sweet
The green of the grass
The trees are greener

I see many people
Dressed in white
Tears and laughter
As families reunite

Coming through the trees
I see a light
I realize that
Its a man

Walking amongst the people
Welcoming, smiling
Shining brighter
Than the sun


I wish to run to them
But am held back
Swinging back and forth
In awe of what I see


I feel happiness
I feel tears
I feel joy
I feel peace


I blink
I am back
On the swingset
In the corner of the park