More Childhood Memories

Jumping rope and hopscotch,
Catching fireflies, but letting them go;
Roller skating 'til you get it right,
Monopoly and hangman and tic tac toe.

Swimming 'til we all look like prunes,
Playing on the beach all day long;
Weaving grassy fronds into placemats,
Campfires at night and singing songs.

Ice skating 'til you can't feel your toes,
Watching scary movies on Saturday night;
Making forts under tables and chairs,
Comic books under the covers by flashlight.

Horseback riding and pajama parties,
Learning to dance with American Bandstand;
Friends forever...'til I have to move again...
This time I hope we end up in Never Never Land!

Lora Frikken ~ 3-1-03