Another time..........

Another day, another time when all was new,
a chance to skip, ride a bike, maybe just play.
Allow your mind to wander, imagine, dream,
           what will you be, do and say.

  Your spirit ran free with no strings, no ties,
    just being you was always good enough.
Looking up at clouds, reaching for the stars,
when you grow up will life be easy or tough.

  Were you a queen, king, prince or princess,
    or perhaps flying high with angel wings.
    A cowboy, cowgirl, ice skater or pirate,
       clown, doctor, nurse or other things.

       Astronaut, pilot, railroad engineer,
      baseball, football, soccer super star.
 Maybe your thoughts were closer to home,
      being just like dad was more on par.

Summer was always an enjoyable experience,
 to learn, explore, roller skate or climb trees.
         Running and skipping with the
                      sun in your face,
God's caressing hands in the morning breeze.

  Never to be afraid to turn the next corner,
         outside to play, imagine at will.
Each new day brought a mystery to be solved,
            an experience that I am sure
                   you remember still.

     Keep the spirit alive, never ever forget,
  life is unfair, a child we cannot always be.
          On those days when you are 
                  feeling depressed,
           open your heart and mind
               let your spirit run free.

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
7/24/2007
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