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Nowt But a Little Kid

Wide awake, trying to get some sleep

Remember memories that are yours to keep

Overwhelm yourself with the memories of your past

The path you used to run down as a lad

The grass you used to play on as a kid

The memories of the joyful things you did

Close your eyes and picture the massive sky

Before you had to realise the reasons why

The games you used to play in the sun

The laughter and all the hours of fun

Smell the summer air, see the glowing night

The skateboards, bikes, dares and playful fights

Camping out with friends all night

Feel the sand upon your feet

Feel the sea-don't go too deep!


When you're feeling pretty low

Close your eyes and think of times when you were not so old

Remember all those joyful things you did

When you were nowt but a little kid.

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Jan Allison

Date: 7/17/2016 4:43:00 PM

Such wonderful memories that take us back to happier times when life was so much easier - really love the final stanza:-) hugs Jan

A Yorkshire Poet
Date: 7/17/2016 5:02:00 PM

Hi Jan, glad it brought back memories and that you enjoyed it. Cheers,

Edward Clapham

Date: 7/1/2016 5:51:00 PM

I think perhaps you are from the North Country, in a Yorkshire or Lancashire dale. It is a long time since I saw England but you bring back the visceral memories of childhood...although we didn't have skateboards, only "trolleys" built from old pram wheels and planks. I love your rhythms!

A Yorkshire Poet
Date: 7/1/2016 5:57:00 PM

Hi Edward, thanks very much. Yes, Yorkshireman I am born in Wakefield, live in Barnsley. Our skateboards weren't up to much, your trolleys may have been better! Glad you liked it and it took you back. Cheers.