I went for a walk in the park today,

So full of energy was I.

I watched the children busy at play,

They seemed to care less who passed by.

I thought as I watched them, lost in their fun,

“If only we could be so carefree!”

They would frolic for a while and off they would  run

Wherever they chose to be. 

I found myself wishing that I could return

Back in time if that possibly could be.

How nice it would be to new games learn

And from life’s burdens be free.

After all the “what ifs” were finally passed,

I, back to reality, returned.

It was back to work, though not as fast

As to vacation I had wishfully yearned.

copyrighted 2007 by Dr. James E. Martin