Happy And Carefree

In the distance I hear the echoes of Children's laughter.

Brings me back to a happy ever after. Jump roping with the girls on the block,

Being chased by boys throwing rocks. Hide and seek will they ever find me?

I was the best at that game,

Rarely ever to be seen.

Oh yes! Time for a cool break.

I hear the melody from the ice cream Truck.

Hurry up,

He leaves if your to late.

I love the gum ball eyed ice creams and The famous pop rocks!

Now back to more outside play,

Not much screen time those days.

Double Dutch was not my thing,

To many ropes whipping at me.

Hop scotch was the key,

A way to win lots of yummy candy.

Baseball in the park;

Flashlight tag in the dark.

Drive in theaters were the best!

Do those even still exist?

I can never forget the feeling;

Giggling while writing a love poem to my First crush.

Not realizing this was the beginning of The love rush.

Happiness;

I find in my childhood.

Though going back I never could.

Now it's my children's turn to be happy And carefree;

Luckily they choose to share it through Their innocent eyes with me. S.M.~2016