tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post6458663950933852651..comments2024-03-18T11:27:42.347-07:00Comments on Horrorthon: Haiku Hump Day Topic: ChildhoodOctopunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14948127593611773731noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-31394323689065733802010-04-22T00:01:20.713-07:002010-04-22T00:01:20.713-07:00nintendo system
sonic childhood memories
8-bit be...nintendo system<br />sonic childhood memories<br />8-bit beep soundtrack50PageMcGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463123463076477367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-5597914294092438992010-04-21T23:59:43.955-07:002010-04-21T23:59:43.955-07:00first porno, age 6
i noticed girls *real* early
in...first porno, age 6<br />i noticed girls *real* early<br />innocent somehow50PageMcGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463123463076477367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-83289965595446501902010-04-21T23:57:43.413-07:002010-04-21T23:57:43.413-07:00we lived on a hill
stretch of land sloped down beh...we lived on a hill<br />stretch of land sloped down behind<br />called it "the Gully"<br /><br />pine tree canopy<br />fields of ivy and tall grass<br />the smell of clean soil<br /><br />bottlebrush bushes<br />flowers like red sea urchins<br />pungent perfume leaves<br /><br />days, nights, rain or shine<br />youthful hours passed in elseworld<br />here, my green kingdom<br /><br />then new neighbors came<br />no bullshit -- alec baldwin<br />and kim basinger<br /><br />paid for landscaping<br />planted trees for privacy<br />out went the magic<br /><br />part of fantasy<br />forgetting the world around<br />you write your own tale<br /><br />then awareness comes<br />you're not really a ninja<br />people can see you<br /><br />at 13 years old<br />stopped going down through that gate<br />overgrown with vines50PageMcGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463123463076477367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-68488474886330533332010-04-21T20:12:41.960-07:002010-04-21T20:12:41.960-07:00Some of the best times
Roof jumping at Octo's ...Some of the best times<br />Roof jumping at Octo's house<br />Serious business<br /><br />Climbing junior high<br />Got arrested by police<br />Childhood ended thereJPXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213973405902714780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-84181685751062014032010-04-21T20:11:28.160-07:002010-04-21T20:11:28.160-07:00We had a pool too
Swimming until lips were blue
an...We had a pool too<br />Swimming until lips were blue<br />and skin was pruney<br /><br />Mom called, "Time to eat!"<br />Noooo, I'll just have one more dive<br />stayed 2 more hours<br /><br />Punishment for this?<br />Raging case of swimmers ear<br />so miserableCatfreeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215307648862899154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-67734388037950135142010-04-21T19:54:12.994-07:002010-04-21T19:54:12.994-07:00How did we do it?
The pool entertained for hours
T...How did we do it?<br />The pool entertained for <i>hours</i><br />These days just minutesOctopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948127593611773731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-37620583976823399812010-04-21T19:44:59.313-07:002010-04-21T19:44:59.313-07:00Time goes by quickly
Met Octo in the third grade
T...Time goes by quickly<br />Met Octo in the third grade<br />Traded Star Wars cards<br /><br />For 32 years<br />We've had many adventures<br />We're still trading stuff<br /><br />I'm 40 years old<br />In my head I'm still a kid<br />It's more fun that way<br /><br />I don't like my age<br />I can't believe I'm 40<br />How did this happen?<br /><br />Grandfather declared<br />"It's terrible to get old"<br />During his final daysJPXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213973405902714780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-88127511432539547002010-04-21T19:42:10.678-07:002010-04-21T19:42:10.678-07:00The fever vision
I can't forget: Shadow with
a...The fever vision<br />I can't forget: Shadow with<br />ax, coming at me.<br /><br />I would close my eyes,<br />when I opened them again,<br />he would be closer.<br /><br />I was probably<br />six or so when this happened.<br />Never forgotten.DKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564455767137872485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-62686588541224755052010-04-21T19:29:13.143-07:002010-04-21T19:29:13.143-07:00Was cool Mom today.
Up on stage at puppet show!
In...Was cool Mom today.<br />Up on stage at puppet show!<br />In robot "costume."<br /><br />"Raise your hand!" says Jake.<br />Only adult to do so...<br />Kids think I'm awesome.<br /><br />That's the kind of thing<br />I will do in a heartbeat.<br />Keeps me a kid too.DKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564455767137872485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-39350958571467523832010-04-21T19:26:59.349-07:002010-04-21T19:26:59.349-07:00The best memories.
Making cookies with our Mom.
Fr...The best memories.<br />Making cookies with our Mom.<br />Frosting Nirvana.DKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564455767137872485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-36322938978063051412010-04-21T19:26:17.406-07:002010-04-21T19:26:17.406-07:00Pic of Bro and me,
He'd read Bazooka comics
to...Pic of Bro and me,<br />He'd read Bazooka comics<br />to me. Awwww, so sweet.<br /><br />It really bugged me.<br />He read at <i>four.</i> I couldn't!<br />Just the beginning...DKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564455767137872485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-13967250487477057182010-04-21T19:25:02.193-07:002010-04-21T19:25:02.193-07:00Summers were the best.
We had a damn swimming pool...Summers were the best.<br />We had a damn swimming pool!<br />I think we grew gills.<br /><br />THen we got older<br />and started crazy shit like<br />jumping off the roof.<br /><br />Unbelievable<br />that no one ended up dead.<br />Or at least crippled.DKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564455767137872485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-66378878477115095472010-04-21T19:22:26.312-07:002010-04-21T19:22:26.312-07:00The joy of Christmas.
You really do get it back
wh...The joy of Christmas.<br />You really do get it back<br />when you are Santa.<br /><br />I believed in him,<br />and the bunny and fairy<br />'til - I think - Nine? Ten?<br /><br />Whatever the age,<br />Twas ridiculously late.<br />Eh. I liked the dream.DKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564455767137872485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-57535366985176294462010-04-21T18:20:46.749-07:002010-04-21T18:20:46.749-07:00Childhood phobias
Everyone seems to have one
Mine ...Childhood phobias<br />Everyone seems to have one<br />Mine was gorillas<br /><br />My older brother<br />Carefully cultivated<br />My gorilla fear<br /><br />His Halloween mask<br />A bloody-fanged gorilla<br />He used it year-round<br /><br />In the dark of night<br />Poised at the top of the stairs<br />A pair of crutches<br /><br />Draped in a trench coat<br />Topped with the gorilla mask<br />Scared me and my mom<br /><br />After that, the mask<br />mysteriously vanished<br />But my fear remainedMr. AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467792023921938692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-13286057208973357142010-04-21T18:14:30.971-07:002010-04-21T18:14:30.971-07:00nasty to my sibs
though i've reformed since th...nasty to my sibs<br />though i've reformed since those days<br />my nickname was "bitch"<br /><br />i'd make up stories<br />ripping off poe and lovecraft <br />scare them into tears<br /><br />let's not mention fights<br />biting, hairpulling, scratching<br />till bro grew musclesAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439637162161958915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-23482292157880847242010-04-21T17:42:32.512-07:002010-04-21T17:42:32.512-07:00Never liked Weebles
I was a Fisherprice girl
Block...Never liked Weebles<br />I was a Fisherprice girl<br />Blocky people rule!<br /><br />Playing Game of Life<br />bit some of the people stems<br />to make kids for cars<br /><br />Monopoly games<br />usually ended with fights<br />kids are sore losers<br /><br />My favorite board game<br />Clue, everyone a suspect<br />and tiny weapons<br /><br />Best dice in a game<br />Trouble had pop-o-matic<br />Don't play it, just popCatfreeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215307648862899154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-11108239183483706902010-04-21T15:44:19.844-07:002010-04-21T15:44:19.844-07:00Hell yeah that's normal
I just got some during...Hell yeah that's normal<br />I just got some during lunch<br />Lego ostriches!Octopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948127593611773731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-20883800134448212882010-04-21T15:36:31.855-07:002010-04-21T15:36:31.855-07:00Liked playing with mud
squishing it between my toe...Liked playing with mud<br />squishing it between my toes<br />and I still do it<br /><br />Had temper tantrums<br />sister could push my buttons<br />she was such a bitch<br /><br />Played with my Barbies<br />til I was about thirteen<br />my fantasy realm<br /><br />My son at sixteen<br />playing with his Lego men<br />normal to OctoCatfreeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215307648862899154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-35830757540861812372010-04-21T15:28:39.850-07:002010-04-21T15:28:39.850-07:00Hung out in graveyards
Christopher Lee my dream ma...Hung out in graveyards<br />Christopher Lee my dream man<br />What, you're not surprised?<br /><br />Played Dracula with friends<br />Peter was Drac, me Lucy<br />Carol was Mina<br /><br />In Carol's basement <br />A castle dungeon to us<br />No stakes or crosses<br /><br />Neck sucking first kiss<br />Carol and Peter are gone<br />both to suicide<br /><br />Strange to remember<br />Those days seem so distant now<br />Did I miss a sign?Catfreeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215307648862899154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-60512586354081725622010-04-21T15:00:08.496-07:002010-04-21T15:00:08.496-07:00Wet bed Christmas Eve
Lay on soaked sheets, didn&#...Wet bed Christmas Eve<br />Lay on soaked sheets, didn't wanna<br />Screw up Santa's gigOctopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948127593611773731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-17294712714018207892010-04-21T14:59:01.382-07:002010-04-21T14:59:01.382-07:00bleary eyed julie
wakes up to infantile screams
&q...bleary eyed julie<br />wakes up to infantile screams<br />"there, there, octopunk"50PageMcGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463123463076477367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-21323275260433518332010-04-21T14:57:54.264-07:002010-04-21T14:57:54.264-07:00but seriously
giant robots are scary
everyone fear...but seriously<br />giant robots are scary<br />everyone fears them<br /><br />who fears wooden dolls?<br />(you'll dream of this thread later<br />sleep well tonight, pal)50PageMcGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463123463076477367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-90481952304520526452010-04-21T14:51:45.437-07:002010-04-21T14:51:45.437-07:00care bears? you're on crack
that part about me...care bears? you're on crack<br />that part about megatron<br />happens to be true50PageMcGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463123463076477367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-15830823880550941902010-04-21T14:43:15.752-07:002010-04-21T14:43:15.752-07:00There there, li'l 50
That Care Bear won't ...There there, li'l 50<br />That Care Bear won't get you here<br />Oh! You pooped the bedOctopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948127593611773731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244873.post-2334935359853830862010-04-21T14:41:54.052-07:002010-04-21T14:41:54.052-07:00Li'l Fitty's night cries
Freaked about wha...Li'l Fitty's night cries<br />Freaked about what will happen<br />If Megatron winsOctopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948127593611773731noreply@blogger.com