I Remember ...

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 my favorite memory's yet to come.