Lost Boys...

by Polaroid   May 22, 2009


Running through secret woods
Dirt smeared against our cheeks
We're all just lost boys
Pretending to be princes and kings

They say our heads are in the clouds
But to us, it's much different
They say that we're out of line
But to us we're crossing the finish

Looking up through the trees
As light filters down
Not a care for the future
And not a worry to be found

We play in mowing fields
Dandelions all around
Each one a separate wish
Flying to castles made of clouds

Running around on the playground
After everyone's gone home
Spinning fast in circles
While mom's on the phone

We can go on safari
While exploring the amazon
Scuba diving in deep oceans
Is such a joy when nothing's wrong

But even when you're naive
You can tell it's not meant to last
So watch as your 4th grade innocence shatters
The fun fading fast

As you run back through woods
Cleaning the dirt from your cheeks
Realize there's no going back
From lost boys to princes and kings

Come back to reality
Pull your head from the clouds
Watch the day receding to memory
As worries begin to be found

Sometimes our imaginations are defective
Pulling us out of the light
Taking away our hope, left wishing
Once again for 4th grade perspective

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  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    "They say our heads our in the clouds"
    `your second 'our' should read are.
    I really liked this line though, you brought your own uniquness into it.. I liked it!

    "But to us, it's so much different"
    `I know 'so' is used so that you show emphasis, but I dont know if you really need it..

    "Looking up through the trees
    As light filters down
    Not a care for the future
    And not a worry to be found"
    `Loved the scene here, perfectly written, the sun shining down through the trees is so tranquil and uplifting, and 'not a care for the future, not a worry to be found' ties in so well with this image here - well done

    "We play in mowing fields
    Dandelions all around
    Each one a separate wish"
    `Dandelions resembling wishes - perfect!

    "And as you run back through woods"
    `Eliminate 'and' at hte beginning, you dont need it (:

    "Come back to reality
    Pull your head from the clouds
    Watch the day receding to memory
    As worries begin to be found"
    `Your ending is quite strong, I really like it, the day passes and it ends up a memory and we're back to reality again.

    Great write..
    Really thought you did a great job with this

    :]

    5/5.
    Temps

  • 14 years ago

    by mandy

    That was good. It really makes you think. 5/5.

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