- Nature's Child -


  It must have been a golden age
  Before the era of preschool pedagogy
  Not inferior, just different
  Itty-bitty footprints – completely free

  My thoughts were outdoors,
  that’s where it all happened
  My feet moved always wildly,
  jumping and bouncing

  School was a thief -
  the feeling of having one’s own time stolen
  A little knowledge might have been useful
  My mind played hopscotch

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Andrea Dietrich

October 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM

I love this one. I too enjoyed playing outdoors far more than being in school, at least in grade school!! A fave

Joseph P. DiMino

October 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Ah yes, youth fascination and freedom. A lot more tactile, the fun, before computers. I'm not as politically correct, I do think inferior. Lovely poem. Great poetry.

Dorothy Gibbons

October 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Beautiful picture and awesome write ✍️ Anne-Lise on childhood days. A real magical touch a pleasure reading. Hugzzz friend 🫂 🧡 have a blessed week my dear friend 🌹