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The days of my childhood are calling to me
Taking me back down through the years
My emotions are mixed, I am happy and yet
My eyes suddenly fill with tears.
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I see the home on the street where we lived
With the hollyhocks by the back door
The yard where we played underneath the trees
I long to be back there once more.
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My dear little Mother with her smile so sweet
My Dad as proud as could be
The two dearest people, so loving and kind
They were the whole world to me.
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We had not a worry or care back then
We were happy and had so much fun
Not thinking how soon these times would flee
And our wonderful childhood would end.
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My Mother's voice as she read to us
On a cold and dark winter night
My Dad making sure the wood stove
Would keep burning so warm and bright.
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Making popcorn in an iron skillet
Oh what a wonderful treat
Covered with real "farm" butter
The taste just couldn't be beat.
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When day was over, it was off to bed
And after our prayers were said
A tender kiss, a smile so sweet
The gentle pat on the head.
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We were off to dreamland, a peaceful night
As the angels guarded our rest
The end of another perfect day
We would sleep until we woke again
To perfect morning light.
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Good night, see you in the morning.
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©Judy Marriott
September 2, 2008
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