Clouds

Clouds floating by ...

Looking out my airplane window

The sun breaking through to create a tapestry of golden thread

As far as the eye can see

Mesmerizing ...

If I look hard enough, I can see my childhood floating by

Remembering

A childhood with nary a care ...

Despite the hardship

Cuddled on my mother's shoulder

Lying on the damp and hard surface of the ground

Not much food

No frills

No luxuries

But ...

happy

Laughter

Warmth

Support

Love

... happy

Life was so much simpler then

No pressures

No problems

No conflict

... just happy

I see clouds

I contemplate

I reminisce

I remember

... I miss being happy