Ode to Childhood Things

Childhood things

Memories buried deeper than treasure

Wishing they could stay forever

Childhood things

Snacks and lunches packed for us

Busy with snack trades to discuss

Childhood Things

Having fun on the playground

And new friends all around

Childhood Things

With kid shows to watch

While eating candies like butterscotch

Childhood things

A time when things were brighter

And when burdens were lighter

Childhood things

Playing tag with new friends

Trying to win before our time together ends

Childhood things

Toys of cars and dolls

Scattered across the rooms and halls

Childhood Things

Books being read

While getting settled into bed

Childhood Things

Dreaming of pets

But parents scared of the cost of vets

Childhood Things

Having fears of the dark

Fears of loud sounds like a bark

Childhood Things

A mind so naive

Not ready for childhood to leave

Childhood Things