Child's Play

They stretched out their arms
Ran with the wind
A circular flight
No beginning – to end

When they came back
Sat down to a snack
Then took a quick spin
Around the racetrack

Onlookers wondered
What would it be like
To do all those things 
From the seat of a bike

To fly like a kite
On the end of a string
Climb in a tree
Join the bird's sing

Hide in tall grass
Become a small bug
Say goodnight to a bear
then give it a hug
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Canerdy Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 8:07 AM
John, this one has made me smile BIG! CONGRATS on your win. You've captured childhood! Janice
Lawless Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 7:28 PM
glad you enjoyed it janice, I like to think i captured childhood and never let go.....
Miller Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Love it, congratulations.
Lawless Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Thanks Terry, I was hanging out with my 3 year old grandson shortly before writing it
Goldsmith Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this fun "Child's Play" write. I love bears/your ending. Have a great day with your win..................
Healey Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Wonderful imagery, John. Congrats on the win.
Lawless Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Thanks for stopping by Jim, I figured I couldn't go wrong with a bear a bug and a kite....
Rodgers Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Hello John, I have three granddaughters that I love reading to and play quite the character parts well. I enjoyed this so much I will read this one to them. Hopefully I play the parts well. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Lawless Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 12:42 PM
ain't it great...my grand and great grands give me the "eye" when I subtly alter the wording of their stories...or add a new character ...thanks for stopping to read and comment
Wolf Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Delightful and delicious, John. Really a treat! Thanks! :) Gershon
Lawless Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 12:40 PM
glad you enjoyed it Gershon. My sense is that you still have a bit of the "kid" in you
Read Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Oh to be a child again, enjoyed reading your poem John.
Lawless Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 12:39 PM
thanks for stopping by John. I have been accused of never growing up.....and still sing the song from Peter Pan...I WON'T GROW UP
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