The Rope Swing
The Rope Swing
By Elton Camp
Swings were a kid’s favorite place
Feeling so free with air in the face
Back and forth, higher each time
A joy so simple that it’s sublime
Not too high the adults would say
Because you can get hurt that way
It was true if a rope should break
A very nasty fall a child could take
The tiny risk was well justified
For the enjoyment it did provide
It’s decades since I’ve used a swing
I’d like to feel again what it does bring
I may risk someone laughing at me
As I go back and forth with glee
“Look at that childish old man”
I’m going to try it if ever I can!
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