I remember the childhood aches
From bicycles swerving, falling
Bee stings and dog bites
Scraped knees and hands
I remember the childhood wonders
Why does the nighttime come?
Why do the clouds cover the sun?
Why do nightmares ever haunt?
I remember the childhood lessons
Look both ways before crossing the street
Don’t touch the burning hot stove
And always do as you are told
I remember the childhood stories
As the prince rode off with his princess
Towards the gleaming castle far away
Always living happily ever after
I remember the childhood days
And I wish to go back