I remember as a kid,

I never heeded warnings.

I’d hide in my treehouse,

Throwing stones at bears,

I’d go swimming in the river,

Alone, all by myself.

I’d climb the highest tree,

Just to watch everyone else,

I’d sit on the hearth,

Watching the flames,

Imagining, poking, playing.

I sit all alone now, wishing I was still that person.