I kick up some dirt, just as I always did
When I was young. I remember so clearly, so vividly
How you would chuckle at the tiny brown specks that
Landed on your jeans. Your deep, rumbling chuckle that
Filled the darkest days with sunshine.
I remember how, when I was down, you would
Lift me up by the waist, swinging me in circles.
"Everything will be okay, princess," you'd whisper.
I believed it with all my heart, just because you said it. For
You were like a father to me, and your words mattered so.
I wonder if you know that, till now,
You hold an important place in my heart? Did you know that
A single word of your praise could make my day; and
The lightest criticism from you could make me
Cry for days? That I remembered your every suggestion,
Every comment? Did you know?
How I pray, so fervently,
I could return to the good old days. When
I was still a giggling child, bubbling
With joy and excitement.
How I wish, so very desperately, that
These weren't faraway memories
Trapped forever in the past.
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Those Days
PoesieInnocence is bliss. I used to wish I'd grow up sooner. I thought growing up was all about getting taller and having more freedom. Just a few years ago, the only problems I had to worry about were bad grades and broken friendship. Even though I thoug...
