Childhood

rain, boots, rubber, duck, puddles, rainbow, paper, boat

We walked barefooted in the rain,
carrying our boots in our hands,
and laughing at the dangers
the puddles might conceal.

We were innocent,
living in a rubber duck world
with rainbows and unicorns,
hobbits and elves.

We were pirates,
sailing our paper boat
across the star filled waters
of alien oceans.

Poet's Note: ▶︎

Line Count: 12
Form: Free verse
Prompt: rain, boots, rubber, duck, puddles, rainbow, paper, boat
Written For: "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest" 
Deadline July 13, 2019.