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If you'd been here When I was young, You'd not forget What we'd have done. We'd climb roofs, Jump in the river, ****** neighbour's pears, Then skedaddle, Laughing with sweat-matted hair, Wiping off those grown-up cares. We'd bumper-jump in four inch snow, And never let our parents know. Oh, such fun we two would do, If I could stay as young as you. We'd skate and bike, Play street ball, Act up in school, Stand in the hall; We'd hike with jars Along country brooks, Read and trade Our comic books. Lie in the sand, Burn in the sun, Forgetting it was time for home. We'd never tire of our treats, And often we'd forget to eat Because we're having all our fun: If you'd been here when I was young. We'd play Tag and Red Rover, Flags and Chase, Then have sleep-overs. We'd swap tomorrow For daily pearls, Then swap each other For pretty girls. We'd be up to our shenanigans, Sleep the sleep, Then start again. This is the way We'd have our fun, If you'd been here When I was young. But now you're here, And I'm much older, The things we'd do You'll do with others; But when you need a  boost to climb, This old man has a shoulder. Yes, I'll sure have lots of fun, For you're here now. That keeps me young.
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Aug 20, 2016
Aug 20, 2016 at 8:55 AM UTC
If You'd Been Here When I Was Young
If you'd been here When I was young, You'd not forget What we'd have done. We'd climb roofs, Jump in the river, ****** neighbour's pears, Then skedaddle, Laughing with sweat-matted hair, Wiping off those grown-up cares. We'd bumper-jump in four inch snow, And never let our parents know. Oh, such fun we two would do, If I could stay as young as you. We'd skate and bike, Play street ball, Act up in school, Stand in the hall; We'd hike with jars Along country brooks, Read and trade Our comic books. Lie in the sand, Burn in the sun, Forgetting it was time for home. We'd never tire of our treats, And often we'd forget to eat Because we're having all our fun: If you'd been here when I was young. We'd play Tag and Red Rover, Flags and Chase, Then have sleep-overs. We'd swap tomorrow For daily pearls, Then swap each other For pretty girls. We'd be up to our shenanigans, Sleep the sleep, Then start again. This is the way We'd have our fun, If you'd been here When I was young. But now you're here, And I'm much older, The things we'd do You'll do with others; But when you need a  boost to climb, This old man has a shoulder. Yes, I'll sure have lots of fun, For you're here now. That keeps me young.
For my new Grandson, Xavier (b. July 23rd.) Thanks for all your readership and support. I hope you enjoyed the read as much as I enjoyed the write. Peace.
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Aug 20, 2016
Aug 20, 2016 at 8:55 AM UTC
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