Upon Childhood

I remember days When light flickered the world a new And the earth extended her arms With acceptance. There were times When rain splattered upon transparent glass With my face pressed against it Trying to reach nature Captured helplessly in water. I remember when every sun was an adventure And each peaceful moon slept Upon childhood dreams. There were times When rage flowed into reality, While running into worlds of ignorance Formed in wispy ideas of fantasy. I remember when towering mountains were flat And the world was a vast country Tranquil and simplistic. Those were times When pain and depressed hearts were shrouded in smiles But upon the final days of childhood from where I stand The planet shattered, Revealing sorrow.