of cheerios
kool aid stained lips
my hand me downs
are too big for my hips
no name sneakers
taste the smell of
earth's soil
can remember the smell of
rain on the sidewalk
barefoot for the week
stubbed toes and drinks
from the garden hose
throwing rocks
skidding bicycle tires
exploring through the
woods
stepping in the mud
just the way we should
lunch of peanut butter
and jelly
sweat dripped down our
bellies
more time spent outside
grass stained jeans
and mosquito bites
on sunburned skin
taste the salt in
my throat
skin hot to touch
sand in my hair
and down there
the beach was our
boat
piles of crisp autumn
leaves
long flannel sleeves
corduroy pants
jump in the colors
like a child dance
bundled up with socks
on hands and toes
red cheeks and a rosy
nose
build a snow fort or
tunnel
snowball fight don't
tell mother
run around outside
not constantly on
their mind
dirty hands and skinned
knees
can i stay out longer
please
toys found of objects
and imagination
we went to the moon
and space stations
climbed fences and
trespassed neighbors'
yards
hide-n-seek turned to
man hunt
baseball games with a
bunt
dirt filled shoes
forgot the socks
bath water turned
dark
the street lights are on
childhood friends to bond
sleep well from time spent
see you tomorrow to
the day lent
L.J.S. 6/29/12
