In Another Time
Way back then when I was ten,
those were happy days:
Staying out till it got dark;
kickball was the craze!
Taking walks or riding bikes,
how we loved to go
into town, buy some snacks
or see a picture show.
Late at night in the bedroom,
we’d be whispering.
Dad yelled, “Girls, get to sleep!” but
we kept giggling.
Shouts of joy when school was out!
We could all foresee
three months spread with sun and fun -
our short destiny!
Spraying one another with
hoses felt so cool.
Or we’d spend allowance on
Weed Park Swimming Pool.
Baseball, fairs, church camp, and
picnics where we’d meet
cousins, aunts and uncles -
Such times were a treat.
Family vacation meant
in OUR car were ten!
Not too comfortable, yet I’d
do it all again!
In September, back to school
we all had to go.
Halloween, which I loved, was
‘round the corner though.
Then at last, Christmas parties!
Also I was fond
Of sledding over snow or
skating on the pond.
But my fondest memory
was with family
simply eating popcorn with
Sunday night TV.
For Caren Krutsinger's 'Pure Childlike Fun and Enthusiasm' Poetry Contest
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