I remember when we were young
I remember when we were young
the giggle me time
a father playing with his son
the wriggles and squiggles of a small little boy
as I pretended to use him as a pillow
stay still, what lumpy pillows
they make these days
the giggles filled the air
it's not hard to make life fun
just have fun and be cheeky
I remember the night
of the daddy be dumb show
I was healthy I was young
holding a broom handle with both arms
I'd jump through the centre
that type of health would be nice today
I remember swinging from the door frame
using the tips of my fingers
I'd bring my legs up and through my arms
coming back down to land on my feet
the daddy be dumb show happened
when I lost my grip and hit the ground head first
stunned I lay on the carpet unable to move
my son with big open eyes looked on
as his mother went running to the phone
stunned I knew what was happening but couldn't move
after only a few minutes my power came back
and I climbed from the floor
into the rules and regulations
you're going to the doctor
you could have concussion
Like a puppet I followed their commands
people who love you try to look after you
my head must be granite
no lasting damage
yet the memory remains of our moment of love
a father acting to gain the smiles of a child
I am not perfect but love is built on actions
respect is gained from giving
when you climb on the roof to get that ball
or take your time to listen
love is built on good times
an ice cream at the park
parents that engage
parents that push their kids on swings
you don't have to buy diamonds
Laughter really is the best medicine.
Copyright © Bernard Barclay | Year Posted 2026
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