a summertime's worth of liberation

What a beautiful picture of youth, I loved my bike it was a Raleigh Chopper, I was king of the road lol
Thanks for the memory beautiful
Love and light
Ron x

lol.... I don't know what was better... having that first taste of freedom with your friends and your bicycle or taking off in your first car.... Ohh my!! Both are burned into my memories...  


Glad you could relate, Ron.  
Thanks for the comments and taking the time to read.... I appreciate it...
🌹 - B

So very picturesque and evocative, lifting my spirit to a state of purity.  Those times leave such an indelible mark on a person, and, this piece has left an indelible mark on my psyche.

They certainly do imprint for a lifetime....





I was just in a reminiscing mood while writing my NoPoo last night....Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts, Cipher... your kindness is truly uplifting...
Much love and respect,
🌹 - 💙
B

Could almost picture off in the distance pedalling as fast you could go . Actually brougtt me a smile to my craggy face  

haha... I almost posted a pic of me on my bike too... I thought I had a few but I think my mom still has them.... lmao.... I giggled at this comment...
just a little reminiscing from last night...


Thanks for reading, Colin
I really appreciate it muchly
🌹 - 💙
B

It's funny, your childhood sounds like mine. I miss being young. I don't miss being shy, naive, or being the nerd I was. I am glad I lived through it though.

Awesome write.

I wholeheartedly agree with the shyness and other kids being dicks(in my experience) ... my mind's eye I probably glorifies the memories a bit, too.... but these particular summer memories were a tad before those mean girls became a issue for me .... lol... I definitely relate you your comments 100% though!!

Thanks so much for your feedback and the generous list add, Tim
I truly appreciate it and thank you muchly
🌹 - B

When you are a child everything is new.  Keep on writing you strong beautiful smart sexy woman.

New and fresh with child childhood wonderment.... you bring up a very valid point, Francisco, thank you for that.
I appreciate it greatly
🌹

I sure remember these days all right and I sure do miss them. BlueBoo, my luv💚 the way your words sway is pure delight.  I think I can confidently say you speak for all of us that have lived through this time and error in life, and in becoming. It will never be like that again I just really thoroughly love this piece you put together you darling you.
Much love and happiness my sister I love you
Always
Your sister Jackie ♥️♥️🤗😘

I miss them too, Jackie! Being so carefree... ahhh.. those were the days! I am so appreciative of your lovely kind words. I thank you for reading, the list add and all the wonderful sentiments here.
I return wishes of happiness, your way too ✨ 💫

Much love, my dear poetess!!
🌹💙🌹
xoxo
Blue B

Oh does this take me back ... my Dad refurbished a bike for me ... with all of the bells (an actual bell) and whistles ... gave it to me for my 7th birthday ...

What a beautiful memory, LilD.
I loved my bike bell... I used it until it broke... hahaha.... There are app bike rental stations throughout Downtown Tampa and sprinkled throughout our historic district where you rent bicycles through the app and can ride all over those particular areas... all the bikes have bells and baskets on them... I've rented them through the app a few times and always wax nostalgic and ring my bell at anyone I ride past that's also on the same branded rental bike... they always giggle and ring back, it's too cute; reminding me of when I was little like that... So awesome!  

I really appreciate your thoughtful comments and the generosity of your list add ....
Thank you, my friend 🙏🏻
🌹 - 💙
B

I try to keep the youth going even in my late 30's. I always think of this song lyric "If growing up is giving in
Then count on me to count myself out"

Nice lyrical reminder to keep that sense of youth alive and well, DC. Good idea!! It's continually harder and harder as the years add up but I still find glimpses of it now and again myself ... lol... I appreciate your sentiments there, very much... Thank you for sharing that, your kind list add and delving into my youth.... haha...

I am so grateful!
🌹 - B

A beautifully captured reminiscence. A touchstone to us all 🌼

I appreciate you reading and taking the time to leave your thoughts, AJ.... I like that idea of being a small touchstone of someone's good past memories, I hope that was case, indeed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me and your generous list add. I find it very helpful and extremely valuable to reflect upon any and all feedback I receive. I believe it helps me become a better and more rounded writer.... so I am truly grateful.

Warmest regards,
🌹 - B

Dear BV,

Oh pleeeeeaaaaassssseeee tell me you had the tassels hanging out of the handle bars and a baseball card laundry clipped to the wheels to make that whizzing noise! Because then you would have been on my tricked out bike. Oh my god what a trip down memory lane. The independence of having your own bike. Nothing like it. Fab write. Love the pic. Just awesome.
H🌷

Hee hee hee!!
Ohhh my, aren't we kindred spirits!!! Yes and yes!! I had bluish-green tassels as well as a white plastic wicker basket with those 70s green flowers the baseball card in my spokes and a bell that broke before too long because of a wipe out that caused a skinned knee that I still have a scar from... hahaha..😂

You said it, H.
Nothing felt like it... NOTHING!
THE FREEDOM!!

I am smiling from ear to ear, in unity of feeling.
So glad you enjoyed it, my lovely friend 🙏🏻
🚲 - 💙
🌹 - B

You did so much more here than describe summer in an arcadian childhood. You brought home the meaning of what life was about then. You take me into the heart of what freedom was all about then. I remember so much of what you put into vivid words. And you enlightened me about what it all meant in a way I hadn't fully thought out. That means the world to me.

Xo
John

You beckoned memories of youth and growing up so nicely.
I loved the colorful imagery, the sounds, the tastes, how fun those times were, nostalgic and wonderful.

Excellent work.