deepundergroundpoetry.com
That Young Boy in the Hood
As I look upon
Young boys of today
I remember back when
One of those young boys was me
Throwing balls at curbs
Was fun to us
Neighborhood bullies
We had them too
Occasional street fights
I had my few
Playing dodgeball at my house
Was a regular thing
Riding bikes and shooting hoops
And tackle football
I can still feel the pain
But trips to the variety store
Buying penny candy and knickknacks
Was the highlights of being a kid
And all the fun I had
Growing up as a child
I will never forget
That young boy in the hood
Young boys of today
I remember back when
One of those young boys was me
Throwing balls at curbs
Was fun to us
Neighborhood bullies
We had them too
Occasional street fights
I had my few
Playing dodgeball at my house
Was a regular thing
Riding bikes and shooting hoops
And tackle football
I can still feel the pain
But trips to the variety store
Buying penny candy and knickknacks
Was the highlights of being a kid
And all the fun I had
Growing up as a child
I will never forget
That young boy in the hood
Published 18th Nov 2018
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
likes 3
reading list entries 0
comments 6
reads 480
Commenting Preference:
The author encourages honest critique.
18th Nov 2018 9:02pm
18th Nov 2018 10:31pm
18th Nov 2018 9:23pm
Enjoyed a glimpse of younger you.
I spent my elementary school years on Oahu
and most of my memories are beach related.
I spent my elementary school years on Oahu
and most of my memories are beach related.
18th Nov 2018 10:32pm
20th Nov 2018 1:23am
You brought into light memories from my childhood, when playing outside instead of peering at a screen, was the norm. Nicely penned.
I wish in some way kids today had what our generations had.
I wish in some way kids today had what our generations had.
20th Nov 2018 1:35am
