Writing

Handprints


Handprints on the sidewalk 
reminding me 
of innocence gone by. 


Of melting icicles, 
of giggling schoolgirls, 
and of high school crushes. 

Do you remember when 
you went to your first class and 
you met your very best friend? 

You thought that 
you would be 
best friends forever and forever. 

Do you remember that boy 
that you thought you would die 
if he did not notice you? 

He was so cute that 
you forgot to breath. 

So, go out and 
play a game of tag. 

Stop and enjoy 
the warmth of the summer sun. 

And, last but not least, 
place your handprints 
on the sidewalk!