Happy As Poop

Oh for the days of my long lost youth Making paper airplanes, watching em glide Looping like barnstorming pilots of the 30s Above the tree tops like birds they fly Our imagination never saw paper airplanes We saw ourselves as pilots on board Soaring skyward with not a worry in the world We could even hear the engines roar Another favourite pastime was climbing trees Just like masts on a pirate ship Looking out on the ocean with a telescope A musket hanging from my hip Another fantasy, being a famous hockey star Heard the cheering of adoring fans Dreaming at night, scoring the winning goal No more school, no more final exams Oh for the old days, hmm perhaps I'll rethink that It's pretty damn good from where I sit Each stage of life has it's own special happening Now? I'm happy as poop!!!
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Breidenthal Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 5:03 PM
“Each stage of life has it's own special happening”—gorgeous piece contemplating on the happy days of your youth. Very impressive one! Loved it!! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 6:44 PM
Dear sweet Laura... you always make me remember those days when we talked back and forth 10 or so years ago! SWEET! Love from Canada, Happy Jack XOX
Volumes Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM
For me your poem was perfect, until you added that word ! l thought it was perfect and loved it. Then l saw that it was not perfect and loved it more !
Ellison Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 6:40 PM
WOW! Not perfect but perfect? Then loved it more!!! WOW! LOL But you are a sweetie-pie Miss Wendy! XOXOX
Rhymer Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Jack ,you rascal.
Ellison Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 11:55 AM
What a rascal eh!!! The mind sure can play tricks ah! Vickey my love hope your day is fabulous! XOX
Hankins Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 9:16 AM
Ah, how you brought back memories of my youth. I, too, recall all these things. We loved to ride our bikes, too, and hike through the woods, down to the grapevine. Childhood is special; memories are special, too.
Ellison Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 9:42 AM
It sure was special! No other time period could match it! Oh for those days again!
Cunningham Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 5:10 AM
Happy days Jack, kids today would rather stare at a computer screen chatting to friends. Stuck inside all the time, no wonder they're prone to illnesses. Tom
Ellison Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 5:13 AM
Absolutely! Outside air is good for you... have a happy day!
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