Off to school, we used to go-
Barefooted or with shoes, all in a row.
.
There were no buses or cars, to take us
there-
Actually, by foot, we went everywhere.
.
And, when the school bell rang, and it
was time to go home-
Off on foot again, we’d head that direction,
with much forest to roam.
.
We’d pass the stream, in which we threw
rocks-
There was no worrying about having wet
socks.
.
We come across a turtle or two-
And, a rabbit and a deer, before we were
through.
.
We took our time, but had to be home
before-
It was time to eat, and to complete
the evening chore.
.
Off to school, we used to go-
Barefooted, or with shoes, all in a row.
-2012-