2018.08.12.
Child's Play
Versions: #25 socks rolled together formed our (soccer) ball
and we missed naptime just to make a goal.
A little stray puppy
was elected mascot of the team that won.
Those shorts
a little bag of memories
Those shorts
with a single suspender.
Grandad likes to tell us that on breezy days
cherubs come down from the sun
And dance, holding on to kite tails
Flowers in the clear sky
of reed and colored paper.
Those shorts
a little bag of memories
Those shorts
with a single suspender.
A broken biscuit in my pockets
A fishing rod, skipping down the road
The other kids from around the block
Seek relief from the sun's scorch in the cool ravine.
Those shorts
a little bag of memories
Those shorts
with a single suspender.
I don't understand what the neighbors' want
One never does anything
and they compete to be grouchiest.
The street belongs to everyone
If we want to run along the fence line with a stick.
Those shorts
a little bag of memories
Those shorts
with a single suspender.
Shooter marble of the co-ruler of the sidewalk
I swear I won't pay you even if that bully wins
You cost me two milk teeth, Chubs
and a spanking from my mom, but I've got your back.
Those shorts
a little bag of memories
Those shorts
with a single suspender.
Playing in the puddles
After the rain stops
Snails and frogs and boys at play
The wind propels
Little paper boats
Lovely to have lived it
To then tell the story.
Those shorts
a little bag of memories
Those shorts
with a single suspender.
Child's play, child's play, child's play.