Were I Sixteen

What would I do... Were I sixteen?

I'd build sandcastles, splash in streams;

I'd romp the hills and meadows green,

Were I sixteen.

I'd watch the stars come out at night

And wish on every one in sight.

My dreams would soar on angels' wings,

Were I sixteen.

I'd make my plans for future years

And have no time for wasted tears.

I'd spend my time on special things,

Were I sixteen.

I'd pick someone to be my friend

And bare my soul for nights on end.

I'd take my chance on hurt and pain,

Were I sixteen...again.

Tomboy

Boys were allowed to trot after

their pa-

Even go barefoot and wear overalls,

Swing on a grapevine

(…they smoked now and then),

Cuss up a blue streak and not call it sin,

Fish in a creek

Sometimes skinny-dip, too.

All of the things that I wanted to do.

Future Stars

Some are short

Some are tall

Some you hardly see at all.

Wide-legged shorts on knobby limbs,

Long-tailed shirts for "Her and Him",

Wet cowlicks and ponytails

Decorate these boys and girls.

Anxious parents-one and all-

Come to watch their kids play ball.