Camp

At camp, we braided lanyards And spent hours in the pool. We both dressed and acted differently From when we were in school. We played kickball, softball, newcomb And rehearsed the yearly play, Plus did arts & crafts and puzzles, Mostly on a rainy day. Once or twice throughout the summer We would take a trip to town For a movie or for bowling Or to scarf some ice cream down. It was low-key, sweet and simple With no shooting for the moon, Just a bunch of kids and counselors ‘Til the early afternoon. What a far cry from what’s offered Nowadays, but guaranteed All those fancy bells and whistles Are much more than campers need.