a chestful of childhood

reposting

 

 

 

Chestful of Childhood

 

Thinking back 

of sweet days gone by

 times that were simpler

from sun-up to sundown

with the games we'd play

 

Hearing mother calling

“ it's dinner time”

as we sat  up in the tree

trying hard not to giggle

as we hid so carefully

 

Our backyard pool

cooled off the heat

from a scorching summer day

as we jumped off the roof

only to splash and play

 

 

Also days of making puzzles

and the  board games, too

from spinning the dial while playing “life”

to gaining   “Boardwalk”

from the game “Monopoly”

 

Such days were grand 

as we children played

 with no responsibilities

we'd run and play

all day

 

 now all we have

are  happy dreams  

and a 

chestful of childhood.