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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. 

If I Could Go Back

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

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Jess Opperman April 3, 2019 at 7:57 PM Very nostalgic. Love it.

Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2018 at 6:07 PM Love this one, and the feelings it invokes.

Joanna Daniel July 28, 2018 at 12:58 AM Unique style, Charles. Never read one in such a style before, great way of recalling old memories:) Charles Messina July 28, 2018 at 5:40 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 :)

Alexis Y. April 14, 2018 at 11:25 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 Alexis Y. April 19, 2018 at 11:57 AM How can I hear your music? Is it on here? Charles Messina April 14, 2018 at 11:38 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

Carole Duet April 13, 2018 at 10:24 PM Your childhood memories are so beautiful, Charlie. I hope you thank God for them. Lovely descriptive poem. Love your style.

Maria Williams April 11, 2018 at 10:00 PM A wonderful poem Charles, truly enjoyed. If only we could go back, even for an hour. This is a Fave for me....Maria :) Charles Messina April 12, 2018 at 6:24 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

Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2018 at 8:41 AM This is great, what a wonderful way to reminisce. Charles Messina April 11, 2018 at 8:48 AM Thanks Richard, nothing like some good ole child memories.!