AGILE CHILD
I envy you agile child
bright wide-eyed wild
free flowing wonder;
with limbs that respond,
to unceasing demands
to run free . . . crazy
to jump high . . . smiling,
dancing as you play.
♥
Though your castles
of sand may crumble;
– no tears –
Grand as they are,
They are rebuilt in a day. –
Enough, – to satisfy you child
bright wide-eyed wild
free flowing creation that you BE.
HELP ME LITTLE FRIEND
Help me little friend
I want to go back – in time.
To build a castle once again in the sand;
to recreate old dreams of mine
scattered by the wind
to make them new again!
♥
For you can see my visions
& you know my imaginary friends
& we can sit and chat
for a moment . . . returning
to places that I remember
to old forgotten rhymes.
SAFE
You are safe now.
Come out
Child of hopes and dreams.
I see you
Hiding behind
the urgencies of life
& the stifling of a soul.
You are meant for so much more.
You CAN color
outside of the lines,-
of life’s mistakes,
& in your aspirations;
& glue buttons and baubles on top
to cover the broken parts
or simply to decorate.
♥
Be free.
You are unique!
You were created to be
A source of joy!
As you discover
All of your inner colors
& splash them with abandon,
like markers on to paper
Or chalk on to the sidewalk.
No need to question,-
Have you drawn a circle?
Or is it a rainbow?
What does it matter?
You be You!
For this is enough.