Written for RDP Monday
Today’s prompt is: Tag
The sun shines bright, a summer day,
Kids in the yard begin to play.
“You’re it!” they cry, with a grin,
The chase begins, the fun within.
They run and play, a happy pack,
No cares or worries holding back.
Just simple joy in sunlit air,
A game of tag, beyond compare.
NAR©2025
This is “Where Do The Children Play” by Cat Stevens
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
A sweet poem, Nancy! Love it ❤️
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Greatly appreciated, KK. Thank you.
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The sweetest of times. 🥰 Thank you for sharing the song, too. I had never heard it, and the lyrics seem poignant in modern times. 🌻
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Thank you, Michele. Cat Stevens’ song is a strong message for all generations as it highlights the childhood innocence and natural spaces due to human encroachment on the environment. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. 🌹
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You’re very welcome, Nancy and thank you for the added description. What I’ve heard of his music is tender and touching. 💗
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He is a beautiful man, inside and out.
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A rare soul. ✨
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Love the poem N., so universal, and the song is perfect. So beautiful.
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Thanks, D! I loved playing “tag” when I was a child.
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I still do!
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Such a sweet post
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Thanks very much, dear Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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A lovely poem of children enjoying themselves free from worry playing a game of tag. The Cat Stevens song you included holds special place in my heart. I wrote this post about that song a few years back.
https://mymindmappings.com/2023/03/30/thursday-inspiration-where-do-the-children-play/
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Thanks for leaving the link, Fan; your earlier post was excellent and I can see why this song means so much to you. Did you ever get a chance to go back to see if the housing development was built? I wonder what the place looks like now. If you’ve never seen the movie called “Living” starring Bill Nighy, I highly recommend it. It’s the story of man who discovers something about himself and decides to dedicates his time to creating a legacy. I don’t want to give away too much but it’s a marvelous movie and it immediately came to mind after reading your first post. Watch it. You won’t regret it.
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I’ll definitely check it out.
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So lovely, truly, your poem and song 💞💞
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So pleased to know you enjoyed the poem and music, Lisa. Thanks very much.
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Your verse drifts like sunlight caught in laughter,a fleeting echo of eternity disguised as play.
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What an absolutely lovely comment! Thank you.
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