THAT CHILD IN ME

THAT CHILD IN ME

Oh, for yesterday
When I was just a kid
Walking on my hands
And standing on my head;
Skipped the fence barefoot
Was a show-off acrobat
Swinging from the rafters
Not an ounce of fat.

Oh, for yesterday
When I was young
And foolish and crazy
My voice still sung;
I played and I played
To my hearts content
And spent summer days
In a homemade tent.

Oh, for teenage years
When I felt a crush
But too shy to share
Didn't dare to rush;
Parking in cars
Dancing in the street
Teasing & pleasing
Feeling the heat.

Oh, for yesterday
Thin & smart & true
Never once imagined
Being old & blue;
Now I just remember
How it used to be
Oh, I wish I could find
That child in me.