Age of Innocence

First day of school Terrified, leaving Mommy, big bus ride In love with teacher Not the stinky girls Christmas lights, sparkly and bright Toys, toys, toys Lincoln logs, six guns, raccoon hat Big red coaster bike Neighborhood boys Running, fighting, sand lot baseball Cub Scouts, playing army Matchbox and marbles, my dog Skipper Secret fort, no girls allowed, maybe just one Holding hands, my first kiss Summer break is finally here Swimming, fishing, kick the can Out until street lights come on, mother calling Age of Innocence Until Mr. Kennedy died Then life wasn't so simple any longer My Youth Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Craig Cornish 12/10/18