Childhood Memories

This post was the "I remember" free write that we did as one of our first entries. I looked outside the window and was reminded of my childhood. For some reason, the free write came out as a poem and I just went with it. I have not edited anything in this post, because I really like the honesty with which I wrote that day

I remember days like this one
in a different state
bright and sunny
with just the right amount of clouds
and a light breeze bringing the smell of the water and fresh grass with it
days where we biked and hiked
picking dandelions and blowing their fuzz into the air
carefree and lighthearted
just as we were
days of laying in the grass
ladybugs crawling around
playing in the sprinklers

I remember days like this one
in even another state
days on the pier
watching the sealions
make their characteristic noises
days spent watching the waves
Alcatraz looming in the distance
watching the street shows
like the silver painted man
driving down crooked street
and wandering China Town

and then I remember days in this state
where days like this are rare
a couple in march
a few in april
days spent walking around campus
sitting by the turtle pond
and eating ice cream on university