Through the Inspiration of Billy Collins

Through the Ages

At 4,
     I was a cute little kid, full of imagination and giggles.

At 14,
     I was just in the beginning of that "awkward teenager phase."

At 18,
     I will probably be stressed out from the college life of maturity and responsibility.


Memories of Being Young

In and out, in and out, up and down, up and down.
My friend and I running into different rooms,
on the different levels of the house.

Giggling, smiling, having a blast,
we are balls of energy.
Imagining far off places,
castles and magic,
not everything is what it seems.

All is fun, until the doorbell rings.
That's our cue to run and hide,
for us the fun shall never die.
Into the guest room, we run inside;
Crawling under the bed, we hide.

We squeeze our small bodies,
trying to fit under the bed.
Making sure to not show our feet
nor a head.
We suppress our loud laughter,
as we hear the door open.
Hoping we are never to be found.