Kelly Deschler Poet Free verse

A Kid At Heart

I wish I could watch Saturday morning cartoons in my pajamas.
Or be able to hold a teddy bear, when a storm frightens me.
I want to chew pink bubble gum, and blow bubbles as big as my head.
And, eat an entire bowl of ice cream without thinking about calories.

I just want to go roller-skating, or play hopscotch, or jump rope again.
How I long to go outside and build a snowman or a sandcastle.
I would love to sit on a swing, or a teeter-totter, and go down a slide.
Or to print my name with crayons and bring color to my world.

I want to believe in Santa Claus, again, or that reindeer can fly.
I'd love to put on a costume and go trick or treating on Halloween night.
I wish I could believe in magic and unicorns, leprechauns and mermaids.
Or believe that I can fly away to fairy tale lands with pixie dust.

I want to blow out the candles on my birthday cake,
knowing my wish will come true.
I want to think that the scariest thing in life is the monster under the bed.
And, the worst thing that can happen
is having to go back to school after summer vacation.

Who says I can't?

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Caren Krutsinger April 8, 2018 at 11:16 AM Kelly, no one says you can't because you can. This is adorable, well-stated, and can survive many generations. Whee! What a great poem! Nice. Kelly Deschler April 27, 2018 at 7:04 PM Thank you so much Caren. I really appreciate your kind comments :)

Paul Callus April 1, 2018 at 5:00 PM What a delightful poem this is, Kelly! The child within us can never be tamed completely, and I can truly relate to what you say here...even age is not capable of saying NO. ~ Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Also hope that you've been having a lovely and enjoyable Easter. Regards // paul Kelly Deschler April 27, 2018 at 6:55 PM Thank you so much, my friend ... Yes everything is good here, especially now that the snow has melted away and spring is finally arriving! ... I had a great Easter with my family. I hope it was also the same for you :)

Skat A February 11, 2014 at 8:34 PM Congratulations Kelly... always~ SKAT Kelly Deschler February 18, 2014 at 11:29 PM Thank you, SKAT! I always appreciate your kindness and thank you for taking the time to read my poems. :)

Andrea Dietrich January 19, 2014 at 11:20 AM you captured the essence of childhod. Love it love it!! congrats on your win. Kelly Deschler January 20, 2014 at 8:31 PM This really was a fun poem to write. Thank you very much for stopping by with such kind words, Andrea!

Richard Lamoureux January 15, 2014 at 6:07 PM I love it and yes you can! Kelly Deschler January 16, 2014 at 6:05 PM Thank you so much, Richard! I appreciate you stopping by to read this poem of mine. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

Dr.Ram Mehta January 15, 2014 at 6:38 AM Inspiring thoughts to give up something to relive and congrats on the fine win, Kelly

Keith Bickerstaffe November 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM Kelly, If you can find 'Obsession' and/or 'Nightscapes' (both longer pieces), in my repertoire, you might enjoy them. Thanks (in anticipation!) Keith

Keith Bickerstaffe November 5, 2013 at 5:26 PM Such delightful reminiscences! As long as you can imagine unicorns or leprechauns, they will always be real to YOU, and who's to say they don't exist in some dimension or another... it's clear to me that you'll always be a child at heart... me too. Best wishes, Keith

Debbie Duncan October 24, 2013 at 12:06 AM wonderful poem Kelly, I for sure believe in all the unseen things <3

Robin Davis September 20, 2013 at 10:48 PM so cute and honest. gives the reader a sense of innocence and being young again. good job

John Posey September 12, 2013 at 8:08 PM Nostalgia is the fruit of daydreams. It is sometimes sweet and sometimes bitter. You put things within reach of the reader to grab and identify as if it were their own. Another one I wrote that follows the same theme is "Fireside Reverie." I think you will like it.... Kelly, one poem of mine I would like you to comment on is "Ballad of Sammy Taylor." It's about a boy in Vietnam. I wrote it as a Memorial Day tribute.... I think it is one of my best works..... Hugs to ya..... Jake

Karen Anglesey August 25, 2013 at 10:25 AM A very inspiration poem that took me back in time. A lovely and enjoyable experience to read :)