When boys meant "yuck"
and friends were new,
dreams were unshattered
and worries few.

When recess was too short
and life to long
decisions came easy
without the need to belong.

When storks delivered babies
and passions weren't
so strong.
friendships were unbroken
right was right
wrong was wrong.

When bad things
didn't happen
when only skinned knees
brought tears,
and the night light
in its socket
quieted all our fears.

When farewell meant
just for summer
and real friends didn't part
the fun went on forever
and never left a broken heart!