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pure_innocence
Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 80
Colorado, US

0 posted 2001-09-13 08:24 PM

I look back now and find that my memories are hazy,
I swore I wouldn’t forget but my mind is getting lazy,
Now mom is still my hero and I will forever be Grandpa’s girl,
But while I was busy living, the scenery was changing like I was in a tilt-a-whirl

I still remember when recess was the highlight of the day,
And when Momma always knew exactly what to say,
I’ve been engaged 6 times, all before I was ten,
Back when no one cared if you were fat or thin,

When your biggest fear was Australia, not debt or pain or death,
When energy was boundless, and you were never out a breath,
They don’t stereo-type a five year old by their name and what they wear,
It didn’t matter what music you listened to or how you wore your hair,

You were innocent till proven guilty instead of the other way around,
An auto-shop or up-scale mall could never compare to a good playground,
You had blind faith and trust, so you never questioned God, or you mom or dad,
You believed they were never wrong and that they’d always know if you’d been bad,

Every owie and booboo could be healed with a single kiss,
French fries and a swing set would ensure unending bliss,
Your dreamed of growing up so you could stay awake past eight,
You didn’t appreciate an early bedtime or getting to sleep in late,

M&M’s were more valuable then money because you could eat them,
You could be impulsive, live for the moment, cater to your every whim,
Homework was graded with stars, rewarded with candy and pop,
You just wanted to laugh and play, didn’t think you’d ever stop,

Sure there were tears and sadness, but they were quickly chased away,
You didn’t plan and live for tomorrow you just enjoyed your today,
Death wasn’t too scary, though not that you gave it much thought,
You focused on living instead of dying and gave it all you got,

You could grow up to be President, or a teacher, or doctor, or priest,
The world wasn’t so scary growing up didn’t bother you in the least,
Dreams were carried on stars that were just within your reach,
You didn’t understand liberty, justice, or the freedom of speech,

You could dig through the earth to China with just a shovel in your hand,
You could build a plane, fly round the world and never have to land
The tooth fairy, Easter Bunny, and Boogee Man were very much alive,
It was Santa and not Prince Charming that you waited for to arrive,

Kissing boys gave you kooties, and there was gold at the rainbows end,
Enemies never lasted long and you were rarely found without a friend,
Time flies by fast but I'm immortalizing every memory, every face,
And I know that we will meet again, someday, somehow, someplace.

Hey everybody, it's been a long while since my last post, school started up and I've gotten really busy. I've missed your support and reading all of your works, hope you enjoy this one. Australia was a dark corner we were sent to in kindergarten to be punished, not the actual country.

TopGunLauren
Senior Member

since 2000-08-02

Posts 718
California

1 posted 2001-09-14 12:46 PM

Nice poem I loves it keep up the awsome work!
Lauren

DancinQueen

Senior Member

since 2000-07-29

Posts 1092
Kokomo,IN,USA

2 posted 2001-09-14 01:08 AM

this was wonderful~especially the last line. Great job..I think this is the first ive read by you. I know what its like to write after you havent for awhile..its tough. But this was amazing. Keep posting

*dq

**You can't always trust the people you want to**

anonymousfemale
Member Elite

since 2000-02-02

Posts 2797
Limbo

3 posted 2001-09-14 03:36 AM

I'm glad you cleared up that Australia thing. I was thinking, 'HEY! What's so bad about australia?!?!' lol

This piece is awesome though. I like the way you recreate childhood visions and make them app[ear so innocent. Ahhh...how i long for those days again. Time is always simpler when you are a child. Nothing really matters unless it's your birthday/christmas and last day of school.

"I still remember when recess was the highlight of the day,
And when Momma always knew exactly what to say,
I’ve been engaged 6 times, all before I was ten,
Back when no one cared if you were fat or thin,"
That part made me smile. The mock engagements are always fun to look back on.

Thanks for the smile. *click for the library*

~AF~

"Kelly's my Hero!" "No, Kelly's your heroine." "Kelly has heroin??" "What?"

punkrockerrobin

Senior Member

since 2001-05-15

Posts 1180
Sparks, NV

4 posted 2001-09-14 06:17 AM

great poem keep up the good work! hope to see more!
robin

Things I Have Learned I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in

xShUgArHiGhx

Member Elite

since 2000-09-26

Posts 3150
tRyIn tO fIt iN2 mY oWn ShoEs

5 posted 2001-09-14 07:53 AM

THIS WAS WONDERFUL!! I absolutely loved the topic you picked...it really hits home for me! Excellent job and keep up the good work! You should post more often, you have so much talent

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

6 posted 2001-09-21 04:13 PM

You did quite well on this one. I truly enjoyed the poem and hope to see you post more.
Great job here.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

Somewhere out there a cow is laughing at you

TeChNo KiTtY
Junior Member

since 2001-09-20

Posts 22
Wisconsin, USA

7 posted 2001-09-21 04:17 PM

aww..your poem brought smiles for me. great work

"i tried so hard, and got so far..but in the end, it doesn't even matter.."
~Linkin Park

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