Shade of Blue
Underneath this same
shade of blue,
I made houses
Of sand and bricks
Boxes and grass;
Stuffed doll
Strapped on my back
With mother’s head-tie.
I played house with
Friends and siblings
Pots of cans
Soup of mushrooms
And water leaves;
I watched ants
Appear and disappear
Into tiny holes.
On this same soil,
I skinned my knees
And bruised my toes
I played hide and seek
In the open yard;
Rain or sunshine
Jumping ropes
And climbing trees.
I smiled and cheered
Without reservation
I sobbed and wailed
When sad or hurt
With all my heart
No shame or pretense
I miss my younger self
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