Through the Eyes of a Child

Happy to play in the mud every day,
Building a castle on a beach far away.

Hopping and jumping like a bunny,
Telling a knock knock joke that’s funny.

Soaking up the colors of flowers and sky,
Seeing them with an innocent eye.

Finger paintings and drawings of cats on a cloud,
Floating in dreams and singing out loud.

Reading a nursery rhyme,
Imagining fairies and forgetting time.

Staring at the moon,
Wishing ET would come back soon.

Dancing a jig,
Feeding a pig.

Chasing a cat,
Wearing a funny hat.

Having fun
Just eating a hot dog on a bun.

Chasing the ice-cream man down the street
With some money in hand from mom for a treat.

Singing with the birds in the trees,
Saying your prayers at bedtime on knees.

Never let it become a blur.
Always remember the kid that you were 
And never stop feeling the thrill
Of somewhere inside you being a kid still.

By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
Copyright:  Aug., 2018i
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Dietrich Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 7:20 PM
This is fantastic, like Jo says, a memory walk to remembre.
Duet Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. I'm so glad you liked "Through the Eyes of a Child". I think most poets are among those who never lose their child-like wonder. Carole :D
Daniel Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 2:59 AM
A lovely memory walk to remember, Carole:)
Duet Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Thank you so much, Jo. Carole :D
Curtis Avatar
August 24, 2018 at 8:53 AM
Carole, Your write was a colorful as the picture, very uplifting and happy.
Duet Avatar
August 24, 2018 at 7:01 PM
Well, thank you, Jerry, for stopping by and for your lovely comment on "Through the Eyes of a Child". Carole
Williams Avatar
August 19, 2018 at 6:22 AM
I truly enjoyed this lovely poem from beginning to end Carole. It brought back such happy memories especially chasing that ice cream cart down the road. A true Fave for me....Maria hugs and smiles :)
Duet Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 11:30 PM
Thank you so much, Maria. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Carole
One Avatar
August 15, 2018 at 4:28 PM
I think you captured a child's eyes here very well.. Really enjoyed your poem Carole...
Duet Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 4:39 PM
Thank you, ZZ. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You and your bunnies inspired the 2nd couplet. lol :D Carole
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 14, 2018 at 2:05 AM
This really makes us reminisce the childhood fun and makes us smile to know how similar are kids from all corners of the globe and u pictured it greatly. It entrances what they call 'the kid in us " and talks of our kids too so well. Kudos. Warmest wishes n take care pal.
Duet Avatar
August 14, 2018 at 12:20 PM
Well, thank you, Zaynab, for such a nice comment. I hope I never grow up completely.... Carole
Salehi Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 12:19 AM
A very cute poem... I enjoyed it.
Duet Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 11:57 PM
Thanks, Pashang. I'm glad you did. Carole
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 9:35 PM
If everyone could appreciate the wonderful things you have described in your poem, life would be so much more joyful. Beautiful Carole! : )
Duet Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 10:15 PM
That's true. Thank you, Connie. Carole
Michael Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 7:04 PM
A completely wonderful poem...So light and easy, bubbling with fun....All the best Carole
Duet Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 10:16 PM
Thank you, Arturo. So glad you liked it. Carole
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