CayCay Godwin Poet Rhyme

Young Memory

I do not want to do adult today.
Let us, please, my love, go out to play.
Please, agree to no adult today.

No purse, no keys, not even the car;
let us walk to the park, it is not far.
Today we can be preteen baseball stars.

Think of the sweet memories we will gain
should we sever responsibilities chain
and live from our dormant, child-like brains.

I want jeans, tennis shoes, my bright cap -
I will put my hair thru the hole in back.
Grab water, baseballs, our gloves and bats.

We will hit, pitch, catch and we will run.
We will touch the bases, one by one.
I plan to be dirty when we are done.

Same old, same old, makes no memory,	
so, come, my love, and be young with me.

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Kim Merryman November 11, 2015 at 4:02 PM I enjoyed this delightful write, CayCay! There are times I wish I could "not do adult". Congrats on your win! Love, Kim CayCay Godwin November 11, 2015 at 7:02 PM This poem is totally me! All about how many days I don't want to do adult - I'm glad to know other's fantasize. Also, Kim, thank you for telling me that the poem delighted you ... CayCay

Skat A November 10, 2015 at 12:01 PM CayCay, Congrats on your favorite poem win, Love SKAT CayCay Godwin November 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM Thank you so much, Skat! CayCay

Michael Tor November 10, 2015 at 12:10 AM Nice to go back in time and pretend. Love this write CayCay congratulations on your win! CayCay Godwin November 10, 2015 at 9:44 AM Thank you, my friend - it is good to see you and time for me to check on you - I've been thinking that for days and plan to get 'around to it' today! CayCay

Jan Allison November 9, 2015 at 3:31 PM A wonderful message CayCay I'm sure many yearn for days like this:-) hugs jan xx CayCay Godwin November 10, 2015 at 9:43 AM Thank you, Jan - what a fun day it would be! I know because I have done this and, that night, slept deep and content. Everyone on PS should go play baseball! CayCay

Dan Cwiak October 15, 2015 at 12:59 AM You were correct in that we have been thinking along the same lines, CayCay. The beauty of your work reminds me of the long days in the park checking to see if my name was in the lineup. Great line..."We will touch the bases one by one. I plan to be dirty when we are done." I can't tell you how many times I had to wash my uniform... Big 7 w plan to touch the bases, one by one CayCay Godwin October 15, 2015 at 7:23 AM My Father loved sports and if I had been a boy, I would have been even better (maybe?) than my all-star brother. My Father was old school about girls who had designated roles when I grew up. I grew up surrounded by the sport's world and later learned that I was darn good. I'm so glad it touched you, Dan. Love the sound of a bat hitting ... love it. Thank you, Dan ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux October 7, 2015 at 7:05 PM This brings to mind a poem I wrote called "Boy Oh Boy and a Girl. I enjoyed it very much. CayCay Godwin October 12, 2015 at 7:01 AM I read the poem you referenced and commented - I hope you found out. Thank you, Richard, for sharing that you enjoyed it ... CayCay

Paul Callus October 7, 2015 at 1:17 PM The child within us yearns to come out, either by impulsive actions or through memories. Both can be sources of joy. An invigorating feeling is transmitted through these words of yours, CayCay! // paul CayCay Godwin October 12, 2015 at 7:03 AM Paul - I love it when you come a-calling; you leave such enjoyable comments. Thank you ... CayCay

Robert Nehls October 7, 2015 at 6:38 AM H CayCay. This is a great poem about the child that lives within us all and longs to get out now and then. Just a nice day of no responsibility. Sounds so good. Well, I think I'll go to the park later. Sometimes I just like to swing and see where my mind wanders. Great escape, my friend. thanks for sharing..... Robert. CayCay Godwin October 12, 2015 at 7:04 AM Did you enjoy the park? Have a lark? Escaping is good for the soul! Thank you for your enjoyable comments ... CayCay

Demetrios Trifiatis October 7, 2015 at 5:33 AM A wonderful invitation to the young within us! Delightfully romantic, dear CayCay. Who would resist such a call? CayCay Godwin October 12, 2015 at 7:06 AM There's the face! I love seeing you here. Thank you so much for commenting ... CayCay

Michael Tor October 7, 2015 at 2:29 AM Great escape CayCay. Loved your write the ending was great... CayCay Godwin October 12, 2015 at 7:05 AM Thank you, Michael - very much ... CayCay

Laura Leiser October 6, 2015 at 10:55 PM Oh, I love the message in this poem, Cay Cay! A lovely write indeed! :) CayCay Godwin October 6, 2015 at 11:18 PM Thank you so much, Laura - The thing about not being an adult today and going to play baseball really happened. It was a great day. Again, thank you for commenting ... CayCay