PARKS TO REMEMBER
Childhood Memories
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The place where I lived in the city,
Had a park across the small street.
It was there the boys could play football,
And girlfriends and boyfriends could meet.
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It had a small hill near a shelter,
That in winter was laden with snow.
We’d all grab our sleds and galoshes,
And that’s where we always would go.
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The grass was kept clean and tidy.
The oak trees were mighty and tall.
Although we had fun there, as children,
The park was ever so small.
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Now and then we would go to Manhattan!
New York City was a great place to be.
Everyone went to the middle,
Where for miles all you saw were the trees.
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It seemed like we had walked forever,
As we played and enjoyed picnics, too.
Then we came to a place that as special.
It was called the Central Park Zoo.
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It was a place of delight and, yes, magic –
As we children walked silently through.
We were awe struck with all the animals
Located in the Central Park Zoo.
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The memories I have are so vivid,
Now that my hair has turned grey.
I’ll write these thought down for my grandkids,
And hope they’ll read it someday.
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Children, themselves are the magic.
They can close their eyes and pretend.
Hand in hand, through the zoo they will wander,
As I did many years, way back then.
About the Creator
Margaret Brennan
I am a 78-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.
My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.
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Comments (2)
This was cute! I love the Central Park Zoo. I was not expecting to see penguins the first time I went there on an impulsive visit.
Good work. I always liked going to a park just to walk around and clear my head.