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