outside myself and leave
the grooming behind
to be mischievous and
set aside usual natty rules
which have surrounded me.
I throw all of myself into
escaping and don childhood
staring down anyone with
suits and slim briefcases
at Downtown’s fancy pool
staring with business frowns
who gasp as I splash them.
Oh the rituals of child delight
are without bounds and I do
create a fun world I left behind
performing what I should not
stamping shoes in the mud
throwing clumps of grass at
neighbours hoping I’ll miss.
Chase the cat and climb our tree
soon time to stop the dreaming
and turn back to restful sleep.
© Richard L. Provencher
Comments
jolono | April 24, 2012 - 12:55
Ahh if only we could go back to those days! But i suppose we'd get locked up! Nice one Rich.
Richard L. Prov... | April 24, 2012 - 14:37
Oh yes, a return to childhood can be enticing. Yet, it would take me away from my precious wife, Esther. So we do act silly together in our older years. Cheers, from Truro, NS.