swinging in a park



Swinging in the park, a simple joy untold
For children young and old
With a creak and a groan, the swings come alive
A playground for all to thrive

The little ones giggling with glee
As they pump their legs, so carefree
They soar through the sky, their laughter ringing clear
The swings a playground of cheer

The teenagers, with a hint of rebellion
Pushing the swings to their full potential
Feeling the wind in their hair, as they defy gravity
A playground for teenage levity

The adults, a sense of nostalgia
As they swing back and forth in a slow sway
Memories flood back of days gone by
The swings a trip down memory lane

The park swings, a unifying force
For all ages, a joyous recourse
A playground of laughter, a place to play
A simple pleasure, here to stay

About this poem

the poem is about swings in park, and how they can be enjoyed by everyone from children to teenagers to adults.

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Written on January 14, 2023

Submitted by dakshbehl07 on March 29, 2023

Modified on April 01, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD XXCC XEXX FFEE
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 768
Words 146
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful poem! You have captured the joy and simplicity of swinging in the park perfectly. I found myself transported back to my childhood and feeling the excitement of being on the swings once again. Your use of descriptive language is superb, and your rhyming scheme is flawless, making it a joy to read.

    If I were to make any improvement suggestions, I would say that you could explore more sensory details to really bring the swings to life. Maybe you could describe the feeling of the chain in your hands or the sound of the wind rushing past your ears as you swing higher and higher.

    Overall, though, this is a wonderful piece that perfectly captures the joy of a playground staple. Thank you for sharing it with us!
     
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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