Childhood Memories

My childhood days were long ago, Known to you as the days gone by. But I knew for sure, when very young, That no child was more loved than I. My mama kissed my childhood woes, Curing them all without a pill. When Daddy held me cheek to cheek, I can feel his sharp whiskers still. Four big brothers, older than I, Were all glad when I came along. They welcomed their little sister, Perhaps sang a lullaby song. They whittled toys, those darling boys, And shared all their sweet treats with me. Those were such happy carefree days And I hoped they would always be. I was three months short of three years, Perhaps my first true memory, When Daddy pointed out airplane That had brought a sister for me. My siblings gone, no one is left To share my old memories, When there was sunshine every day And my folks tried so hard to please. Written 7/6/19