Childhood Memories

I remember when I was young
all I wanted to do was have fun.
Play outside till it gets dark
or running around at the park.

Playing red light, green light
everything was bright.
The ice cream man drove by in his truck,
we ran in the house to get a buck.

I loved to play hop scotch
all the kids liked to watch.
Here comes the boys,
they always make so much noise.

I will never forget those great times.
I wish we could go back sometimes.

Reviews

[Sharmelle's Expressions]

Very inspiring poem! It makes me want to write something about my childhood memories also. But I would have to come up with another name for my poem lol. I love the rhythm of this poem too!

Enjoyable poem!!! Keep Writing!!!

Many Blessings, Sharmelle

[jacob erin-cilberto]

in the Bronx in the fifties...pretty much all we had...hopscotch on the pavements...

later after we moved to Illinois...i remember so often playing Red light/ green light...always trying to get that extra little edge...and just generally wanting to stay outside forever and play...kids don't do that much these days...too entertained with gadgets...
a telling piece here...and reminds me how glad i am to have born when i was.

thanks for this reminder, Donna.

j.

[Donna]

Thanks for sharing that j.

[Les]

Yep, I can relate to all of this poem. The wonderful thing about childhood was that the summer days seemed to go on forever and we could play without cares or worry about what tomorrow would bring. This poem is a nice reminder. Thank you for taking me back to those times.

[sette]

and will always bring back good memories that make you smile even if there are hard realities to face.

[Ghost]

Amen to going back... I wish I could go back to a simpler time in life... I like your poem it made me long for simple times... Thank you for sharing

[Donna]

Thank you Ghost!