When girls meant yuckAnd friends were newYesterdayDreams were unshatteredAnd worries few.When recess was too shortand life too longDecisions came easyWithout the need to belong.When storks delivered babiesAnd passions weren't so strongFriendships weren't brokenRight was rightWrong was wrong.When bad things didn't happenWhen only skinned kneesBrought tears to your eyesAnd the night lightIn its socketQuieted our fears.When farewell meantJust for the summerAnd real friends didn't partThe fun went on foreverAnd never left a broken heart.by Justin Hennagir, Toledo, OH