A Childhood Lost Comments

well written, painted an image of exactly how things are today with kids, , instead of playing outdoors discovering things through their imagination

Childhood - a fantasy within another fantasy. Every child should be given the care proper and make them realise the beauty of this fantasy. Good one.

Sylvia, a great deal of wisdom contained in this marvelous poem. If only you could read this at a PTA meeting or on TV so everyone could be blessed by this message. Thankyou so much for sharing this excellent piece.--Melvina--

Sylvia this is my favourite of your poems yet, it speaks volumes! I have a funny thing I can email you If I still have it which relates to the good old days. I will send it to you if I still have it. Take Care, please keep in touch. Im not great right now. Thoughts are with you.Lisa x0x

A strong social comment Sylvie - and some childhood history too. I dread to think what it will be like in 20 years time. A ten year old could kill you today. They have no childhoods. Strong statement in your poem, Patrick xx

sylvia...this is a very beautiful poem...kids are kids for too short a while now a days...and they have no connection with nature...they loose their innocence very early in life...they grow up so fast and i am reading poems on this site written by teenagers that shock me...writting about things that i think i will never be able to articulate openly...thanks again for the great poem...i hope many kids on this site read it...love...nalini

I worry so much about kids these days, they have no childhood to speak about, it's all media hype and I'm first, I want, I need, I shall have. Sad. I wrote a poem about childhood, called 'Childhood in the 21st Century' you might like to peruse it sometime, it's on a similar theme. Wonderful write, you have captured exactly what children are about. Love Ernestine XXX

A childhood lost, indeed. We can count our blessings that we had to use our imaginations because we had very little else in the days of OUR youth. Values have changed so drastically, it's the way of the world, unfortunately. I always enjoy your poems, Sylvie, and this one is no exception. Keep writing them..... Love, Fran xx

Great work Sylvie - as usual, you have really captured the essence of what you wnat to say in fantastic language - splendid, Steve

Those who have no childhood will be missing something very precious all their lives. Words of wisdom, Sylvia. I hope you have some very attentive listeners out there. Love, Sandra

Thankyou Sylvia for this finely and astutely written piece, there is much wisdom contained If we model a time without a fun place and Childhood games and enjoyment then what do they have left, ummm, very little I think Thankyou Sis, for sharing the same thoughts and feelings of many Love duncan X

A very good poem and how true it is. Now with all kids have, they say they are bored. Warmest Regards, Donna Nimmo