Summer Escapades

mud pies and hopscotch
played in the sand

nurturing guidance
from my Daddy's hand

butterflies and flowers
my dolly and toys

I left them behind 
to be one of the boys

tattle-tales and trouble-makers
were sent on their way

imagination and laughter
filled most of our day

sibling bonding
performed with a scream

singing and sharing
and home-made ice cream

no crying nor whiners
no time left to pout

fearless from sun up
till the last stars are out

chores done for change
and candy in a sack

freedom and pinkie wishes
till school started back
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 4:23 PM
So enjoyed reading your creative write tonight ... with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Brown Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Thank you for sharing you poetry with us Patricia. I enjoyed reading it this afternoon. Hope you have a wonderful weekend running over with inspiration. Love, Carol
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June 5, 2010 at 5:43 AM
wonderfully written...a pure delight to read...
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