There Was a Time

The pendulum motions to and fro, From the clock upon the wall. As the second ebb like grains of sand, For one by one they fall. Through the window of the dim lit room, For outside, lies a world of grey, For thoughts now turn to yester year, That seems so far away. With freckle on skin and golden hair, Topped with lace like bonnet fair. Upon a face a smile of glee, As little feet splash in the sea. A bucket clenched in fingers tight, With spade to match its colors bright. In awe and wonder of many things, Through eyes so young that new life brings. N Windle. MMXI.