I can relate very well to this one. At age 9 I wanted to stay there forever, remembering walking down our back yard to a rose bush and saying I want to stay nine, in a way, I think I've accomplished that in some ways. As for somewhere in heaven, I tried that and it wasn't my time, I was a very lucky person in that one way.
What you express in this poem is so true. As kids we don't really have anything to worry about and we are carefree. When we grow up there are all these problems we have to deal with, all these things we have to worry about that sometimes we wish we were kids again. At least that is the case with me time and again. Things are much easier, much simpler when we are kids. Wish it was that way throughout our entire lives. Thanks for sharing this poem. I am sure everyone can relate to it in one way or another.
I THINK WE ALL CAN RELATE TO WANTING TO BE 'GROWN UP' WHEN WE WERE CHILDREN...WE'D LIE ABOUT OUR AGE AND TELL SOMEONE WE WERE OLDER THAN WE REALLY WERE...BUT NOW? WELL, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT HEAVEN, BUT I SURE WISH I COULD GO BACK WITH THE WISDOM THAT I HAVE NOW ACQUIRED...BOY! WOULD THERE BE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN HOW I LIVED MY LIFE! GREAT 'THOUGHT PROVOKER'...SO ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING, LOVE AND BLESSINGS, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS.
A bit ironic, isn't it? So true! The grass is always greener.... If you tell a child to appreciate the simplicity of their life, they think you're crazy because they want to be grown up. Greatly realistic, Regis!
Sheila
Don't leave just yet, Regis. There is too much you have left to write. Your theme here is universal. Wishing to be grown up when we are children. Childhood seemed endless. excellent Liz
I like the way that you have used the meditated aspects of the haiku form.
john+
Reviewed by Kijuana Henry (Reader)
Reviewed on April 18, 2004
Your children are beautiful! Becca talks
about you sometimes. Says you are a nice and cool guy!
(Smile) Your Haiku is really great! I may just
get an author position and beat out Bek's!
(grin)
KJ
When I was a child...glad I don't recall those turbulent times of pain, but it sounds as if your childhood was much better and I can tell by the picture, your children are having a wonderful childhood with an intelligent Dad to guide them through to their adult years.
Keep them close, Regis, don't let them out into the world, they are not children forever...Peace, Ed & rufuz
This is great, Regis. Remembering what it was like to be a child makes us better parents. ~~Bonnie Q
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 7, 2004
Uplifting and so joyfully written. Great write!
Reviewed by Jaclynn Huntington (Reader)
Reviewed on January 7, 2004
Unto the Soul Child, Regis,
Thou hast cast memories upon the water’s mirror to which I found joy within thy words. What a marvel be thy collection of Haiku! Tis always a great pleasure to set eyes upon thy writings. I hast missed them much.
This is great Regis, I really enjoyed reading this. As I read the little boy in me was laughing. The little guy loves to play, he has really made my life great. Our bodies grow up, but sometimes that's about it. When I'm a hundred years old, the little boy inside me will barely be 10. As far as heaven goes, children seem to find heaven on earth, and wish for the real thing. It's so disappointing when a child grows up and faces hell on earth. You figure it, take care G
Regis, Tender loving caring words..being an innocent child, in heaven or not..would be wonderful..our memories of childhood never leave us. Great write! Lisa
Regis... I, too!!!! I used to think that being a child again would be heaven... but I really don't want to be a child again, unless it is somewhere in heaven... thank you for this, Regis... stay true to your pen.... stay strong...
In Spirit,
Bear
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on January 7, 2004
Now I am grown up
I wish that I were a child
Somewhere in heaven
OH YES..join the club..I believe many would want to do the same..
ty Regis..
Fab piece..
vesna :)
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on January 7, 2004
OOOH this is great work....great writing....beautiful verses...meaningful.....and I love the darlings in the picture and the picture title...wonderful work Regis....floria
You've expressed a very universal feeling, here. I think writers are probably very lucky in that respect. We can capture the child in us. I think you did with this poem.
You have me wondering: what would a child do in heaven? Thanks, Regis, loved the photo.
Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on January 7, 2004
WONDERFUL Haiku collection..!
Thanks for sharing this...
Debashish
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 7, 2004
Innocence of childhood, well expressed, do we ever grow up or just use the toy's for raing the earth, and murdering, slaughtering those who can't fight back..are the fools wise and the wise fools?
My friend, life is an irreversible process in which cells die out of atrophication. But as indicated in your last verse of the poem, you can restart as a child in the life hereafter and in heaven if god allows you to do that.
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Great write! My sentiment precisely!
Nicole
Great photo; great Haiku . . . always penning to a new standard!!
Best regards,
Lance
Sheila
I like the way that you have used the meditated aspects of the haiku form.
john+
about you sometimes. Says you are a nice and cool guy!
(Smile) Your Haiku is really great! I may just
get an author position and beat out Bek's!
(grin)
KJ
Keep them close, Regis, don't let them out into the world, they are not children forever...Peace, Ed & rufuz
nice poem, nice memories
A line we all can relate to! Great write, Regis!
(Beautiful kids:)
"When I was a child
I found many a marvel
In simplicity"
Oh to have those eyes again.
Andrea
~Chrissie :)
Oh yes, the good ole
childhood memories...
Great write as always.
Trixie :)
Nancy
I know that feeling. You expressed it well. Regis.
wonderful poetry
William
Thanks
Karen
good work Regis
best wishes
Thou hast cast memories upon the water’s mirror to which I found joy within thy words. What a marvel be thy collection of Haiku! Tis always a great pleasure to set eyes upon thy writings. I hast missed them much.
{Keep on smiling, my friend!}
♫Lady Jaclynn – maid of the poet forest
You Must Never Let Go Of Your Thought's Of Being That CHILD It Is As How You May Only Enter Therein Kingdom (Heaven) Of (God)_
Tear's For Your Little Children!
TRASK
Reindeer
(Thanks for your concern Regis;-)
In Spirit,
Bear
I wish that I were a child
Somewhere in heaven
OH YES..join the club..I believe many would want to do the same..
ty Regis..
Fab piece..
vesna :)
Magnifique, mon ami! Lovely write!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your Tx. friend, Karen Lynn. :D
Tried to rate this earlier, but was having problems; hope I get in this time! LOL
tres magnifique, mon ami *BRAVO*
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. :)
Love Tinka
Carmen
Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o)
Thanks for sharing this...
Debashish
My friend, life is an irreversible process in which cells die out of atrophication. But as indicated in your last verse of the poem, you can restart as a child in the life hereafter and in heaven if god allows you to do that.