Hollow Leg

Early morning of each day
Around the crack of dawn
Ignore the birds, but hear you say 
Your chick-a-dee-dee-dee-dee song

Dreams capture that big garden
Always flourishing a plenty
Scarecrow on duty to guard it 
So we would never find it empty

That yard went on for miles 
At least then felt like it did 
Was the birthplace of my smiles 
And best memories as a kid 

My childhood says Thank you 
For all that's worth of reminiscing 
Teen Ashley never forgot who 
Was at my school when I was missing 

Better late than never
Finally pay you due respect
Those times held dear forever
And your legacy I won't forget