My Favourite Time As a Child

When I look back on my childhood
the pre-school days were the best
living as an only child in the country
although adopted was treated as a guest

In my bedroom, I played with my toys
lots of farm figures were such fun
felt like I had my very own farm
took a break when I went out to run

One of my favourites is Betta Build
to build little houses just like new
also loved my Meccano set
spent endless hours doing all I knew

AS a loner I loved my own company
spending quality time with just me
such sweet contentment to enjoy
gives you a feeling of being free

Having a stammer caused to be alone
but don't regret it, no not at all
for learned such a lot about myself
years later, able to ride over many a fall

(This is about autobiographical account of my childhood. The life I remember from my pre-school memories which were my favourite years.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ricci Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 6:54 AM
Dear Gordon. Good Morning. How endearing is this entry and your memories. Very. Its wonderful. I too have excellent loving memorable moments as a child. It was a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing this with us and for allowing us to reflect on our own life and childhood. Have a wonderful day. Happy Thanksgiving. Peace and Blessings always (smile)
Bowring Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 12:14 PM
I loved reading about your childhood memories Gordon and taking a trip down memory lane with you. Although you were a loner you were not ‘alone’. One of my favourite spiritual sayings is,’ I am with myself when alone’ and that’s exactly what you were doing. Like me, you had the ability to amuse, sustain yourself. I am blessed with sisters and brothers but even now, as an adult, I have been alone a lot and not bothered by being alone. Love the line, ‘ spending quality time with just me’.
Mcconnell Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Thanks Christina, Glad you enjoyed this piece and it's childhood memories too. Hope you're having a lovely weekend, blessings always,Gordon
Bowring Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 12:18 PM
The whole essence of your poem. A delightful read. Th am you for sharing. Blessings to you. :):)
Kendrick Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Awesome that you had such a nice childhood with time to learn about who you were and where you probably planned on going in life. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara
Mcconnell Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Thanks Sara, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it awesome regarding my childhood. Have a blessed day,Gordon
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