Pagosa Springs Artists

My Childhood

Contentment was the shelter found
Within my Dad’s commodious arms,
Within a cozy  favorite nook,
Within a new adventure book

Contentment was uncounted hours  
In playing dolls with my best friend, 
In riding bikes, or camped with torch,
In family card games on screened porch.
Contentment was the bonds I formed
Within the town I knew so well,
Within my school--a melded part,
Within a  family close at  heart.

 

first published in  Penned From The Heart

 

©1997 Bonnie Manion

 
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