Those Childhood Days

I had such high hopes, but life moved on and had to try keep up.

I remember the days, when the grass was greener, and the sun was brighter
And in my mind, i was the strongest fighter!
When we ran, and we laughed, and we used to sing out loud
And we used to do the things we were never allowed!

I remember those days, we used to read books, and school seemed fun
We wouldn't leave a boardgame, until the winner had won!
We used to dance in the rain... hell - we used to dance all the time
I never had to worry, how long you'd be mine.

I remember the day, the sky went dark; and everything changed
And My whole life got re-arranged
Seven years of friendship, disappeared, and faded into nothing
And then i knew my parents hadn't been bluffing

I try remember the days, when they said, the big world's coming
But i didnt listen, or miss a step in my youthful running
I lived and I laughed, and learnt about love when i was so young
And happiness seemed to be the only song i ever sung

I wish for those days, the summer breeze, left us refreshed and amazed
And tears never left my blue eyes glazed
We climbed trees when we were sad, waiting for mom to call us down
And i marched off into life....
  And i hate what i've found.

Author's Note

Also used photoshop to make the Image.

Reviews

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

there was this quote in the movie LEGEND that's has stuck with me for many years now "The dreams of childhood are the regrets of maturity" your poem brought to mind that quote~ the transition from carefree innocence to banal monotonous responsibility is always tragic~ but it does get better as our brains and emotions grow into the maturing body~ great expressive poetic~you brought the meotions of transitions through clearly and with deep feeling~well done

[BabyBluee]

wow this was an incredible poem! it had a very strong ending, the rhyming was great as well. if it helps I totally understand what you mean, and there is something that will make u feel that way again may it be a girl, may it be a hobby or a place...you just need to find it : ) oh and I loved this poem soo much Im adding it to my library...fantastic write!

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true. Would be nice to held on to hope and energy of youth. I have grandchildren now. I'm going back in time because of them. A strong ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Lina]

I really enjoyed that, it put me in the mindset of nostalgia and in a saudade mood. It's a poem that, although is obviously personal, can definitely be relatable to the reader, and I think that's one of the most important elements in poetry. But, I hope that you find the LOVE in life and forget the hate part. Silver linings and all that my friend! Keep on keeping on! :)

[Your Perfect Disaster]

I really like this piece of writing.
You did an extremely good job on it.
So full of emotions, truth, hurt, it really portrays "those childhood years".
~Keep it up~
(:

[Pratik]

Its lovely the way you have written it... specially the part
" And i marched off into life....
And i hate what i've found."
These lines beautifully sum up what the poem stands for. Keep up the good work.. :)

[Jessica Faith]

You are fantastic writer, I adore your work.

[BriAnna Wyble]

i really love this. great job