Brian Strand Poet Rhyme

A Time For Change

Do you remember
Skipping with a rope..alone
Or catching 'jacks' with stones.
Do you recall
Tennis against an old brick wall
Or conker contests in the fall.
Did you chalk out hopscotch squares
Play make believe,games of dare
Hide and seek or touch and run
In a childhood wrapped in fun.
Is simplicity a thing of the past
Will life in a circle turn
Will common sense..return?

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James Foulk July 18, 2008 at 3:34 PM yes this poem took me back to those days of long ago of our youth when things were so at ease and peaceful. I don't even know if kids do these things anymore do they? a great piece of poetry. thank you Brian for reading my poetry and for your kind comments

Phyllis Babcock July 14, 2008 at 10:19 PM Great memories but alas I do not think those old times will return. But this poem did take me back to childhood. God Bless Phyl

Dver Ki July 14, 2008 at 10:27 AM Beautiful poem!

Sharon Winter July 14, 2008 at 7:00 AM Oh Brian, do I remember? Those memories are sheer treasure. I go back there often, and just revisited as I read. (Except for conker contests?) Love those last two lines. Who knows. Awesome write. Love, Shar

Michael Degenhardt July 14, 2008 at 5:07 AM Brian, you ask us if we remember and then question again if we can regain the innocence of the past. Well, those are both very important qualities for happiness now. This is nostalgic and thought provoking. Very well written. Michael

Michael Jordan July 14, 2008 at 3:58 AM I do remember those things Brian - I doubt the common sense will return - very well written poem with a profound message blessings Brian