My Childhood

My parents fought often
But in our home, there was much love
At seven years old
I was born from above

When I was 3, we lived at Skyline Drive
In the suburb of Whitehall
I knew that in Adam
Man did fall

I heard the gospel at 7 years old
On Christmas Day
I repented of my sins and believed
Without delay

Daddy worked hard for us
My Mommy is bipolar
She has mood swings
She suffered much with this disorder

I hated when
Our parents yelled
I would cry and feel sad
I wanted the rancor quelled

When I was 4, we moved to Meadowbrook Blvd.
In the suburb of Brentwood
It was a great place to live
Life was good

I played with my sisters
All day long
Sometimes we sang
A Christian song

The holidays
Were very special, you see
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter
I cherish those times with my family

There were some rough things
But overall, I had a blessed and happy childhood
Many precious memories
Accrued

by Zachary Uram
(C) 2025