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To Be Young

Running in the yard Splashing in a pool Squishing mud with toes Dashing here and there Playing everywhere. Dad picked you up Mom kissed the hurts Sis hugged your neck Bub mussed your hair They loved you much. What it was to be young, Full of life. No cares, No strife, Free.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 6/5/2012 1:46:00 PM
Those were the days. I had a happy childhood too, grew up like a weed. Enjoyed mucho. LOve, daver
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Date: 6/4/2012 3:28:00 PM
Excellent write here..love the imagery and the message here..wouldn't it be fun to be a child again..al smiles
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Date: 6/4/2012 3:24:00 PM
Good memories that you share with us..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
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Date: 6/4/2012 2:45:00 PM
I still like splashing in a pool.....lol....with my grandchildren.......well written - oxox Anne-Lise
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