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I grew up in a small surburban area, I am one of seven siblings. My parents raised us in a three bedroom house with just one bathroom, so things weren't easy for them. With that being said, they had their hands full trying to keep us wild bunch of kids in order. With five boys who were all into some kind of sport there was always toys spread out around our backyard. Well, what encouraged me to write this one was as I looked at my neighbor's yard next door to me. I had seen his four boys playing and just by looking at the toys and things that were left by them. Well, it kind of brought me back to some great childhood memories. 

As I'm looking through my window And I start to l look around All the snow has melted I see toys left on the ground A basket ball, a whiffle ball A glove and baseball bat A dirty lone blue mitten And a cotton ball wool hat Candy wrappers and soda caps And a witches old corn broom And underneath the swing set Was a busted red balloon Footsteps from the children Left imprinted in the dirt And in the leafless branchy bush Was a little boys lost shirt Those times when we were children Sometimes bad and sometimes good I'd go back there in a heartbeat If I thought that I just could A dirty lone blue mitten And a cotton ball wool hat A basket ball, a whiffle ball A glove and a baseball bat And underneath the swing set Was a busted red balloon Candy wrappers and soda caps And a witches old corn broom And in the leafless branchy bush Was a little boys lost shirt Footsteps from the children Left imprinted in the dirt Those times when we were children Sometimes bad and sometimes good I'd go back there in a heartbeat If I thought that I just could

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 4/3/2019 7:57:00 PM
Very nostalgic. Love it.
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Date: 8/21/2018 6:07:00 PM
Love this one, and the feelings it invokes.
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Date: 7/28/2018 12:58:00 AM
Unique style, Charles. Never read one in such a style before, great way of recalling old memories:)
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/28/2018 5:40:00 AM
Thank you, Jo! Thanks for the visit too! I was reading some of your poems. You are a wonderful poetess...Welcome back, and I look forward to reading more of you...Blessings... Charlie :)
Date: 4/14/2018 11:25:00 AM
Hi Charles, You've penned such a beautiful lyrics.Your childhood memories sounds amazing. It would be awesome to see this gem set to music. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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Alexis Y.
Date: 4/19/2018 11:57:00 AM
How can I hear your music? Is it on here?
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Charles Messina
Date: 4/14/2018 11:38:00 AM
Hi Alexis, thanks so much for your lovely words. So many memories in deed. I actually have about ten of my poems put into music already. But it would be awesome to see some more. Any Ideas? (lol) Have a wonderful day! :-) Charlie
Date: 4/13/2018 10:24:00 PM
Your childhood memories are so beautiful, Charlie. I hope you thank God for them. Lovely descriptive poem. Love your style.
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Date: 4/11/2018 10:00:00 PM
A wonderful poem Charles, truly enjoyed. If only we could go back, even for an hour. This is a Fave for me....Maria :)
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Charles Messina
Date: 4/12/2018 6:24:00 AM
Yes Maria, if even for an hour..thanks for the kind words and making this a fave. Loving your poetry too..Stay well dear.....Charlie
Date: 4/11/2018 8:41:00 AM
This is great, what a wonderful way to reminisce.
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Charles Messina
Date: 4/11/2018 8:48:00 AM
Thanks Richard, nothing like some good ole child memories.!

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