The Sprinkler

Sometimes 1

In those hot summer days2

I'd say3

"Lets go get wet!"4

And you and I5

In our little swimsuits6

That covered our pudgy7

Baby-fat bellies8

Would go out and set up 9

The sprinkler10

It was always cold at first11

A sharp and shocking splash12

We'd jump into the flying drops13

Then jump right out14

Hurdling through the water15

Laughing with sunshine smiles16

Plastered on our faces17

We'd get used to the water18

And stand in the falling rays19

Shaking our booties20

And throwing our hair21

All over the place22

We were rockstars23

And every now and then24

The mud and the grass25

Would splash on to our 26

Fleshy legs27

And we'd rinse off our feet28

And go right back29

To dancing30

Sometimes 31

I wish we were still32

As young33

And innocent34

Little girls35

With pudgy bellies36

And round smiling faces37

Shrieking and laughing38

Running through39

The sprinkler40

Author notes

my sister and i used to run through the sprinkler when we were little all of the time. it was so much fun. *sigh* i miss those days.
luv,
*KIM*

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  • Awnoewa
    May 26, 2005
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    I never had a sprikler... I feel so left out... My neighbor had one, and we would ride our bikes back and forth on the street infront of it, and sometimes get a cold splash, but it just wasn't the same... Slip-n-slide was my friend. My friend Sarah and I broke that old thing out again the other day... Anyway, it's a really cute poem. It's a great way to express childhood innocences and fun... I also miss thoughs days. Good luck in the contest, Angie

  • crimsonpoised
    May 26, 2005
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    This is so cute. I wish I had a sister to run through the sprinkler with, but I guess that friends will have to do *sigh* Really good poem with really good imagry. I like it a lot.

  • Touchof1der
    May 25, 2005
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    I adore this! I can picture this so vividly in my mind and I just imagine the giggles and the laughter te ensued as you and your sister played. I live near a rather large park and I have to admit... even at 44, I am prone to being seen walking through the sprinklers as the sun sets or chasing one of my kids through them. That's one of lifes simpler pleasures that we create all for ourselves. Thank you so much for sharing such a sweet and memorable experience with me. You have left me smiling!
    ♥ Kimberly

  • klassy lassy
    May 25, 2005
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    oh, I love this...we all have a child inside. I think it's a good idea to humor her every now and then. The world is a far too serious place. Good luck to you in the contest. Karen