I Remember (Poem by Nightseeker437)

I remember the warmth on my back

from the summer sun

I remember swimming in the creek

with water so cold your heart leaped from your chest

I remember fishing

and the excitement when your bobber sunk

And how good it felt

to let the fish swim to freedom

I remember playing with family

on days that had no end

I remember night games

with the entire neighborhood

I remember no locked doors on friends' houses

as "my house is your house"

Even though I am older now

and the days are shorter

I remember the laughter

and joy of carefree days.

But I believe my favorite memory

is yet to come.