When you were just a little boy of four,
your daily pleas to go the park were hard to ignore.
Once a week we would go to the playground,
playing there for hours with the treasures you found.

First going high, up in the air, on the swings,
memories return of it being one of your favorite things.
After spotting the seesaw off you would soon run,
for this was summertime when you could really have fun.

Before long a ride on the merry-go-round,
spinning it so fast I was sure you would hit the ground.
Painted with different colors to delight everyone,
a playground built for children to enjoy and have some fun.

There was a huge wooden slide for the kids to try,
climbing to the top and soon down the front you would all fly.
All giggling and laughing every time without a care,
fun days of summer there are none which can ever compare.

So many things there to play on and to explore,
something stood right in the middle you had climbed before.
It was a really large wrought iron silver rocket,
off you would go, a slingshot hanging from your back pocket.

I didn’t know you were going all the way to the top,
when I saw you, the first time, it just about made my heart stop.
There was my little boy of four waving proudly to me,
screaming out with delight, “Hey Mom, I’m up here, can you see?”

Although I was scared and so afraid you would fall,
all these childhood memories spent with you then, I fondly recall.
Because when you were just my little boy of four,
so charming and polite you were hard for anyone to ignore.

Now so many years for us both have passed by,
precious times spent which sometimes brings a tear to my eye.
I can’t believe today how all the years have flown,
you now have three growing children of your very own.

There are some words I would say today to you,
spend quality time with your young children whatever you do.
Because before you know it the time will soon pass,
be sure you too have shared moments with them which will last.



© Brenda Sparkman
June 12, 2006

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