Childhood Memories

Childhood is a precious moment in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing out in the soft green grass

Shoes off, hair is a mess

The wind blows and I run with unending energy

The summer sun tans my skin and illuminates my path

My tree house awaits me and my friends

 

Trips to grandma’s house down the road

Baking cookies and eating them too

Playing games and reading funny stories

Singing songs at the top of our lungs

And bedtime prayer during the setting of the sun

 

Playing baseball at the park and shooting some hoops

Sliding down the slides and racing daddy across the monkey bars

Kicking the soccer ball around the field

Shooting a goal past grandpa

Climbing the trees trying to catch the squirrels

 

Playing dress-up with mommy and trying on shoes

Smearing lipstick on our faces

Lots of jewelry around our necks and drinking tea

Pretending to be a princess and mommy is the queen

Daddy comes home and he is the king

 

Playing tag with my brother and hide and seek

Hiding behind the door waiting to scare him

Racing our matchbox cars across the driveway

I always had to win

But no matter what, even when we fight, I’ll always love him

 

Dressing up my puppy, in my fashionable doll clothes

Putting his ears into a fancy bow and sliding on tiny shoes

Making him prance around like he was in a parade

Chasing my cat around the house trying to give him a bath

Even though I knew he didn’t like water I tried it anyway

 

 

I’m much older now and look back on these times.

My childhood was special and I fondly cherish it

My mom and dad are still very much a part of life

And grandma and grandpa too

But I’m not the little girl anymore with ribbons in my hair

Or with frilly dresses and shiny shoes.

I’m grown and moving on in life, experiencing many things

But I will never forget my childhood no matter what this life may bring.

 

Author's Note

Thank you for taking the time to read :) I hope you enjoyed and thank you for your reviews! They are greatly appreciated :)

Reviews

[Shy Girl]

Childhood is a wonder to experience and sometimes even better when you remember those particular happier times. No responsibilities, just able to enjoy. The memories you have captured through wonderful imagery, are spectacular to read about. They seem simple times, but have a depth to them we all can connect to in some way...each of us. Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane, it's such a carefree ride when looked back upon. :)

[Thea]

That is so true, Stefanie...Nothing beats the memories we have had during childhood days...This makes me remember the times when I was such a little brat, haha! You've captured some moments here that the readers can cherish. Excellent work!
:)))

[Summer'sBreeze]

I just love this!
I could just picture everything and i love the topic
Great write!

[Jed Sabffle]

Well-written poem! I loved it so much because it pictures some of my childhood memories too! In a sudden moment, I like to go back to my childhood! And I like the last two lines of your poem! Keep it up!

[Coyote Poetry]

Best days of life. Feeling safe and loved by family. I like the places you took me with your words. I can still go back in my memory. Feeling safe in my Grandparent house. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[WindSong]

I nicely reminiscent poem about reflections and sentimental thoughts of your life as a child growing up. It is very well expressed!

WindSong

[Alana McGuire]

Awwww, this is so adorable. It definitely brought memories back that I cherish dearly. I still remember my dad getting me and my sister something to drink praying with us every night before we would go to sleep. I always wanted a tree house. Although I never climbed trees because I'm too short. Hahah
Life will always offer beautiful experiences, and you've captured so many of them here.
Thank you so much for a wonderful read! If I made a favorites list, this would definitely be on it. :)

[Ice Girl]

I like it! It sounds like anybodys childhood.