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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 "All Rights Reserved"

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/31/2018 7:20:00 PM

This is fantastic, like Jo says, a memory walk to remembre.

Carole Duet
Date: 8/31/2018 8:00:00 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

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/30/2018 2:59:00 AM

A lovely memory walk to remember, Carole:)

Carole Duet
Date: 8/30/2018 10:36:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jo. Carole :D

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 8/24/2018 8:53:00 AM

Carole, Your write was a colorful as the picture, very uplifting and happy.

Carole Duet
Date: 8/24/2018 7:01:00 PM

Well, thank you, Jerry, for stopping by and for your lovely comment on "Through the Eyes of a Child". Carole

Maria Williams

Date: 8/19/2018 6:22:00 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 :)

Carole Duet
Date: 8/22/2018 11:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maria. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Carole

Silent One

Date: 8/15/2018 4:28:00 PM

I think you captured a child's eyes here very well.. Really enjoyed your poem Carole...

Carole Duet
Date: 8/17/2018 4:39:00 PM

Thank you, ZZ. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You and your bunnies inspired the 2nd couplet. lol :D Carole

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 8/14/2018 2:05:00 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.

Carole Duet
Date: 8/14/2018 12:20:00 PM

Well, thank you, Zaynab, for such a nice comment. I hope I never grow up completely.... Carole