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Chasing Childhood MAG
I had a dream last night
Where I saw childhood run away.
I chased it ’til I could no more
And everything faded to gray
What happened to the picnics?
Cotton candy at the fair?
Nobody goes anymore
Too busy to even care
Where are the dress-up clothes?
Trips for ice cream after school?
Now we’re doing homework
Or pretending not to, if you’re cool
I woke up the next morning
Wondering why I was so blue
And I realized it was no dream
I let childhood go too soon.
© Anonymous
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mikeyluvsme said...
on Apr. 15 2015 at 10:31 pm
cool amazing luv it
InkWriter13 said...
on Jun. 23 2012 at 1:21 pm
Beautiful writing. Loved every word. I totally relate with this. I feel like childhood slips away quickly from us--especially as we struggle through teen years. I love how you used it as a dream. Superb writing. Great perspective. Great clarity. 5 stars. Would you comment on two of my poems? :)
jellybean said...
on Apr. 24 2012 at 4:46 pm
kinda like my older sister becuz she got with older guy so ya
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 28 2012 at 10:06 pm
Cool~ This is great!
Helena_Noel BRONZE said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 8:40 pm
I have to disagree with everybody when they say that is was perfect. I think that you kind of threw off the rhyme scheme on the last verse, when I read it I kinda felt like someone jabbed me with thier finger. But otherwise keep up the good work! It's better than a lot of my stuff! I love the subject you chose, I think that you did a very good job of making it something relatable and it was very gereally good. I think a lot of us, myself included, can't help but wonder why we can't enjoy our childhoods since as teens we're technically still kids. Three stars!
Duckie430 said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 11:01 am
such a beautiful & powerful poem. i really like this!
maraquette.koss SILVER said...
on Oct. 4 2011 at 9:12 pm
so simple and clean, really beautiful message
SLim_SHaDy SILVER said...
on Sep. 11 2011 at 5:28 am
Short But Sweet!
Bushra Ghaniwala BRONZE said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 9:10 pm
I'd appreciate it if ya'll also give feedback to the recent story i've uploaded and rate it. Constructive criticism is always encouraged also. Thanks
Bushra Ghaniwala BRONZE said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 9:09 pm
Gosh. Few words, great value. I love this. <3 It kinda got me emotional.
im a fan.
WhatAboutNikki DIAMOND said...
on May. 2 2011 at 8:06 pm
Fantastic job!!! It's soo true. I often think of this too...I wrote a poem about it, but not as good as this :) Keep writing!!! <3
Lindsey Brunkala BRONZE said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 12:44 am
lovely poem. fantastic writing. don't stop because you have a special gift. :)
HaleyDRog. GOLD said...
on Mar. 17 2011 at 3:40 pm
Wow!! Really great. I am never let down when I read a new peice of your work! Are are a gifted writer!
whateverjuliet BRONZE said...
on Jan. 12 2011 at 9:08 pm
WOW! i loved it!!! absolutely lovet it!
kelliejo19 GOLD said...
on Nov. 29 2010 at 10:19 pm
Wow!!! this is great!!! loved it!
