Childhood Dreams
Tangled in the blankets
my teddybear and I
tear stained cheeks and bedding
deep sadness in our eyes
T'ween the night and daybreak
footsteps always heard
threatened with a harshness
n'er to breath a word
Adult games in the bedroom
his shadow always crept
whiskey breath and laughter
while my mother slept
Cries went on forever
seems nobody heard
wanted love and friendship
a lonely little girl
When all alone I promised
things would turn around
always contemplating
a safer, solid ground
For many years I stumbled
yet, determined to be strong
had hope for better 'morrow's
as I trudged along
My conscience always speaking
'none of it your fault'
assurance was my teacher
moved forward standing tall
Crossing bridges was difficult
has made me who I am
sorting things out, not easy
and true some scars remain
Today, with past behind me
happiness I find
'altho the hardships, many
it was worth the time
Just outside my window
sun dances 'pon the ground
squirrels waltz and chatter
with such a glorious sound
Birds sing ever softly
atop the maple tree
butterflies a'flutter
for thine eyes to see
The air is clean and balmy
with sky of clearest blue
dragonflies lay nestled
on roses moist with dew
It's such a lovely picture
when daisies rise to dance
taking in the beauty
thankful for the chance
Healing is in process
scars begin to fade
o're and again I'm grateful
a new life I have made
Childhood dreams and fantasy
in mind forever etched
casting out all shadows
rebuilding brick by brick
Dr. Wind Challenge
Hosted By, Chuck Hilliard
'Worth The Time'
© 08/16/05
By Rose Marie Streeter
© 2005 Rose Marie Streeter
(All rights reserved)
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