If I Could Be a Boy

His hair is blondish red; his eyes are blue. He’s slim and trim, a quite athletic guy! Cocksure is he and a boy through and through, who simply thinking happy thoughts, can fly! He’s full of fun and does things on a whim, this fellow known through all of Never Land. A boatload of adventure follows him. Now don’t you think his life is rather grand? He has a friend who goes by “Tinkerbell,” a fairy that can fit upon his hand, so loyal to him, he thinks that she is swell, and also he’s the leader of a band. . . . A band of boys, that is! This motley crew he hangs out with until they grow too old! There’s not too much their leader cannot do, and far and wide his exploits have been told. If I could be a boy, I’d take the name of Peter Pan, a boy both free and bold, enjoying adventure, fun, and fame, and best of all, I never would grow old!
Written by Andrea Dietrich For the "Disney" contest by Linda-Marie The Sweetheart of P.S.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Horsman Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 7:16 AM
glad you are not, but the poem, awesome !!!!!
Foulk Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM
congrats on your win, a great write. thank you for commenting on 1960, no i am still a Republican for now, but will never go back to the dem. i don't believe in abortion or same sex marriages and a lot of the dem. do. what i met by November 22, 1963 was JFK died, so i could not vote for him in 1964. I turned Reb. in 1980 when Ron R. ran, i had always liked him. so shoot me. i still a nice guy, and if your a dem. i won't hold it agaights you,
Taylor Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrea. Nice going. luv Ralph
K. Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM
I really enjoyed this one, Andrea :) Happy to see this in the winners' list :) Super congrats sweetie :)
Brown Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Congratulations on your win in Linda-Marie's "Disney" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 3:06 AM
hey Andrea congrats on your win, David
Mannan Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 12:33 AM
Like you I too wish many a times to be Peter pan. Loved it Andrea. Many congrats for this win.
Freeman Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Andrea, Great to see your worthy poem honored in second place. Way to Go! Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 7:28 PM
Congrats Andrea on second place win in my contest... wonderful write luv..
Ball Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Cute as a button and filled with fun. Nice job my friend. God Bless, JB
Wesley Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Just lovely Andrea, A great verse on that wonderful story and the last line is what we all would like. Another contest winner for sure. Luv Elizabeth
Johnson Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 4:53 PM
If I could be a boy. I'd do things differently. I'd only do what's good for me. And never act so foolishly. But I'm a man, I'm all grown up. I drink from life what I've in my cup. The past is gone, the future's nigh. I will grow old and say goodbye. Good luck in the contest Andrea.
Minardi Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Nice one, Andrea! Goodluck for the contest :)
Benson Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 6:47 PM
A very lovely write, Andrea.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 9:56 AM
thankxx for supporting my current contest Andrea.. and my last one.. good luck luv.. am positive will be awed by your awesome words my friend..luv..
Mister Roboto Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Good luck in the Disney Contest! Peter Pan:)
Zzzzz Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Nice thought...to never grow old. I'm still 18 in my head, anyway! Good luck in the contest with this fine write, Andrea! xoxo Robert.
Babcock Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Yes, lets never grow old . Lead on to neverland. ha ha GREAT ONE. love phyl
K. Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:23 PM
This made me all smiley, Andrea--yup I think being Peter Pan would suit you quite well! I do think we all have a bit of Peter Pan in all of us! Sure can't imagine if I lose that inner child ;) I really loved that you chose Peter Pan and that you wrote it in quatrain, I think your poem could be taken out of the context of the contest and still stand on its own, very cool! :D now which way to Neverland again? ;) hugs to you sweetie :D
La France Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Just wonderful Andrea, you truly captured the essense of Peter Pan, I love this poem and I am sure it is a winner in the contest.. and thanks so much for your comments on my poetry~~
B Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Grand adventure indeed! Great choice for an entry and a well written poem. Good luck in the contest! P.S. Have you seen 'Hook'? Live action take on the classic with Robin Williams as Pan, one of my favorites.
Poet Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Lovely poem Andrea...If I want to write for this contest I have to Google "Disney" first...LOL.Best wishes:)
Mehta Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Enjoyed this funny write, good luck in the contest, Andrea
Beck Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM
this is very well written Andrea....i enjoyed all the double entendres.....no doubt it will score very highly...deservedly so.....best wishes...Syd
Susan Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 12:25 PM
a fun read. i wouldn't have thought of this character. you did a great job describing him and yourself :) good luck in the contest!
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