I miss

I miss the tingling of my fingers

From being out in the cold too long,

I miss the stinging warmth of my cheeks

From excitement, and the adrenaline rush.

I miss the soothing cold on my feet

From dipping them into the sea,

I miss finding leaves in my hair

From climbing and running through trees.

I miss the way my smile would ache

From laughing uncontrollably,

From never wondering why you're alone

That feeling of security.

I miss being able to see just for looking

Without trying to interpret it all,

From knowing that you are a part of this world

That feeling of being whole

I miss waking up in the morning

Not questioning what it's all for, 

I miss the girl I used to be

I knew her so much better before.

Author's Note

Re-written
All feedback warmly welcome!

Reviews

[Relic]

I can identify with this as I'm sure almost anyone can. We think those things are going to last forever when we're in them.

Being an adult isn't always fun. I often think about riding my bike down my grandparents street when it was surrounded by woods and there wasn't another soul in sight. The rays of the sun fell in just the right places.

Being able to look back is the key I guess. It's the only thing we have.

[Laura Kate]

My happy memories often are accompanied with the sun too. Looking back keeps it alive, yet we are always advised to live in the present. I think it's all important.

Thank you Relic, I am always very happy to hear from you.

[Relic]

You're welcome. You're right, living in the present is advisable, but I think a glance back every once in a while is not a bad thing.

[Einstein Noodle]

oh man! do i like this one Laura! our innocence and God connectedness seems is distorted as soon as we take our first breath ... and for those so inspired ..the desire to get ourselves back into communion with the Divine will drive us through all of our ups and downs and curve balls we are hit with .. i just love your "little girl" ... she is in there still says i! ;) very inspiring, deep themed, simply stated .. repetition of "I" is a risk well taken, in my opinion ..
E.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you ! You have summarised this very well, I think you might be right about her - thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
Laura

[Einstein Noodle]

;)....................

[Kent Rawski]

life wasn't so uncertain then I take it but time and circumstance eventually change us all im glad you can still have some fun at your own expense via the last 2 lines nice descriptive feel for past memories thank you

[Laura Kate]

Thank you for your feedback Kent :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Bravo Laura, Bravo. It now reads very well. Sorry to have been a pain!

[Laura Kate]

Not at all - always looking for ways to improve. Thank you :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ceertainly as we look back childhood was lazy and hazy and filled with mostly little cares. For some however it is not so straight forward. You capture some of the details of being a carefree child in this but perhaps a shorter version would have more impact?

[Laura Kate]

I think you're right, and I have an idea which lines to take out. Will have a review now. Thank you very much for your feedback

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of words and thoughts. Made me wish to run outside and enjoy the day. The great flow of thoughts made the reader believe and see your words. Thank you Laura for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Laura Kate]

It's great to know how this made you feel. Your feedback is really valuable to me, thank you for sharing :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You create thoughts and emotion and you are welcome Laura.