Simpler Days

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    Remembering and longing for the simple days of youth!

    Simpler Days

    Simpler Days

     

    Oh, how I wish, that I could be

    The little child that lives inside of me


    She loved to smile most everyday

    Could run and dance, play the day away


    Run through fields of wet tall grass

    Chasing dreams that would never last


    Sit on the floor, play jacks and more

    Put together puzzles, never got bored


    Make up songs, put on shows

    Hug daddy’s neck, because I loved him so


    Put on an apron, pretending to be

    Just like mommy, always trying to please


    Roll up biscuits, pat them down

    Always smiling, never a frown


    Drawing pictures of flowers and trees

    Chasing butterflies, running from bees


    How I long for those simpler days

    Tangled hair, scraped up knees


    Oh how I wish, that I could be

    The little blued eyed girl, so happy and free


    ~ Mary Eaton~

    © Copyright MAE 2010

     

     

    Tags: Childhood, Days, Happiness, Life, Longing, youth

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    angel33614 commented on Simpler Days

    08-08-2010

    Such a warmhearted and lovely write my dear friend, truely graceful! Childhood is the time of innocence for most, my childhood was stolen from me very young but I so yearn for memories like you have expressed, very touching and true beautiful! I truely believe the little child in all of never goes away, they are always there trying to be set free from the prision that we create in the name of growing up, being responsible, being an adult, having freedom lol, being able to make our own choices lol. I would trade all this and more to again have the true freedom of innocence and purity. A time before the world scars our hearts and souls with the withering of time. My wife always say I am her biggest kid, because I have embraced the child inside of myself, I opened the door of the cage and set my heart and soul a fire. I will quote the big tall giraff "I don't want to growup, I am a Toyrus kid", and I will always be so! lol. Purity of the soul, journey well!!! with grace and humility ANGEL aka The poem buster
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    Mareann

    08/08/2010

    Thank you angel for such a terrific reply to my poem. Yes, it is such a shame so many young lives forever damaged by the hands of others. There are so many more out there then we think. Our most sacred posessions from God, and we handle them so foolishly. It breaks my heart to hear and see what goes on with our children. They should have our total and unconditional love always. Thanks, Angel......

    Rhymer commented on Simpler Days

    08-06-2010

    The child still lives inside, loved the reflection of your childhood. Sounds like a wonderful world and time to grow up. 10
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    Mareann

    08/06/2010

    Thank you Rhymer, I must admit, i loved my childhood, I come from a terrific family, very loving family. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem, Mary

    Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

    Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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