We Used To

 

 

We slept on couches

Because we didn’t have beds

We snuck into mommy’s room

Because daddy wasn’t there

We used to fight over blankets

Because the room got too cold

We used to argue over shower time

Because the water heater was so small

We used to play with faeries

Because dolls didn’t talk back

We used dance to wind songs

Because the music couldn’t match

We used to smile freely

Because the world seemed a wonderful place

We used to laugh at shooting stars

Because there was a belief wishes came true

We used to call reality a broken truck

Because it lead away from the backyard to parks

We used to be happy

Because things seemed simple, maybe they where

We used to speak freely

Because the rules hadn’t set in yet

We used to have faith

In more than stars, the moon, and clouds

We used to say I love you

Because there would always be answering words

 

Author's Note

Cp. 10:42PM Mon 05/26/08 �Emotionless� Good Charlotte a thought while listening to the song and staring at the cloudy sky, alone, ok, missing childhood, loving you (Typed, House)

Reviews

[Murphy]

My friend, this is you... this is totally YOU. What an expression.... thoroughly enjoyed this, sorry it took me so long to get to it.

[BEEGE]

I really enjoyed reading this!
You have skills.
I believe anyone can relate to this peice
which in my mind makes it that much better.
Good Job.

[Christel Grady]

Too true. There seems to be that invisible line that we never see coming, which makes us incapable of seeing life their childlike eyes. I guess it's called growing up, but I call it losing faith in life. Truly great work here!

[Scott H.]

There's some good sentiment here.

It should be 'We Used To' though. Past tense.

[^_^KiTTeN^_^]

I love this poem. I think it is beautiful, and I think you are a wonderful writer. I think your wording was great. It's just a really great poem...