Cheeky Smile

I remember the sail boat gliding
down the stream,over slippery
boulders and frothy cream.

The Kingfisher darting by, the
tangerine flash catching eye,
minnows hide, scattering fry

And ratty on the grass bank,
gnawing on a crayfish shank,
once he'd eaten the water drank

As Dippers bathed and the
Wagtail's played, in the safety
of the willows shade.

Jam butties covered in soil,
yesterdays bread curling up,
A bottle Tizer there to sup

Scratched knees and nettle rash,
Oiled legs from the bicycle chain,
The long walk home in pouring rain

Then mothers arms at the open door
A whack round the ear, asking what 
for, your late, dinners on the plate.

 A cheeky smile across this face

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 4/11/2010 7:12:00 AM
Pinch those cheeks did folks and created the idea for this fantastic poem.. luv the way u swirl your rhyme around..so interesting a picture in words... hope u are well Daniel and all is OK..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 4/11/2010 5:00:00 AM
Ow dear,you must have been a cheeky boy quite a handful,tnx for bringing these childhood memories,When i was young i loved to play with dolls,Cindies at my time,with Puffi too,i never said no to play with boys,was quite a girlish tomboy,they say,mama used to say dnt play with boys,they re older and rough,iused to ans,mama,i love boys.Re sailing boats,i still love sailing,and a part of me still that ice cream child,mucho entertainment here-Charma.
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Date: 4/10/2010 6:06:00 AM
Oh those were the days!! remember coming home covered in mud after falling in the canal oops in our new clothes mother wasn't amused..thanks for bringing a smile to this face....Great imagery... Always Allie
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Date: 4/9/2010 3:59:00 PM
IT FEELS NICE SOMETIMES TO REFLECT ON YOUR CHILDHOOD, ENJOYED THE READ
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Date: 4/9/2010 11:44:00 AM
Sounds like a the little boy inside had a great day outside by the river or pond...Keep the creative pen flowing and make my day...Sara
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Date: 4/9/2010 10:34:00 AM
I love viewing the world through your words, Daniel. The story behind this poem gave me a big smile! Thank you, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/9/2010 10:34:00 AM
reminiscent poem, enjoyed today.
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Date: 4/9/2010 10:27:00 AM
lol cute write
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