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Simple times and simple pleasures

Childhood memories that we treasure

Oft forgotten times many years ago

Life ran smooth and the pace was slow

Spending our days without a care

Doing almost anything on a dare

Looking back to when I was a kid

It's a miracle I survived all the things I did

Had I known all the dangers involved

There'd be more mysteries unsolved

Climbing up to the top of the tallest tree

Baby birds in their nest I wanted to see

Go into the fields where berries we'd seek

If we got too hot we'd swim in the creek

We never worried about that old snake

Luckily it didn't prove to be our last mistake

We were always depending on one another

It was always just me and my older brother

Much to the delight and relief of our mom

Most of our time was peaceful and calm

With backs on the grass for hours we'd lie

Watching the mystical wonders in the sky

The shapes in the clouds during daylight

Heat lightning, comets and stars at night

Spending our Saturdays at the picture show

A quarter apiece and we were ready to go

Going to the  barn and searching for eggs

Having scrapes up and down both legs

Sleeping outside in the middle of June

Being able to see by the light of the moon

Or trying to make lanterns out of fireflies

Everything is magical in children's eyes