Rewriting Life

I wish to go back to a time that Never Was
To a land of Rainbows and Butterflies
Recreate and redefine
Fool my mind
Care free laughter
Building sandcastle
Holding hands
A world of atta boy and job well done
Playing with friends
Back yard tire swings
Report cards with A's
Building a tree house with dad
Baseball and hotdogs
A proud hand patting my head
Growing up in a family home
A place where true love is shown
Ice tea served on a porch
Running through sprinklers
While mom and dad look on
Growing up
Feeling secure
Hands that are only lifted in praise
Life long friendships 
Shared experiences
No sad memories stuck in my mind
If only it could be real
But perhaps if I believe I can make it true
A past that was soaked in sunshine
With a cloudy sky transformed to blue
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM
I love this one, richard and it says so much about YOU. goodnight now. I am needing to get offline!!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 20, 2013 at 1:31 PM
thanks Andrea
Carrillo Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM
What a beautiful poem you have penned. If only it could happen and we could go back. Those were the good old days. many blessings to you Richard. have a good night. Lucilla
Widjanarko Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Beautiful! :) wishing you a great afternoon Rick :) - hug, yanny
Lamoureux Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Thanks Yanny.
Jones Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Amen!!! Wonderful poem
Lamoureux Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Thanks Donna
Manassian Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 11:27 AM
RICHARD!!! This is awesome! If only...we could rewrite parts of our lives that brought us pain! This is an exceptional write!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 2:13 PM
I'm glad you like it Eileen
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