As Innocence Changes

If innocence is as observed by me,
A carefree behavior is all we see.
In Its presence we know not, right from wrong,
And we will soon learn, and it won’t take long.

In youth it appears when we’re having fun.
Innocence has faces, there’s more than one.
We see the changes as we run and play.
Living life changes us, day after day.

Our innocence changes as we mature,
Both joys and sorrows we’ve learned to endure.
First a child crawls, before walking the floor. 
We grow through innocence, then it’s no more.

Innocence is changing, there’s no debate,
The passing of innocence is its fate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 9/4/2025 12:03:00 PM
Like the poem. When I think of these days, I think of girls and boys or then I get tmad because I think of the shooting at the church and it’s not funny! I heard a recording by the tranny murderer anwas really angry. He made a recording before he went to the church that not drugs ruined him! Drugs suck! They twist sweet minds,!our society is obsessed with such nonsense.I don’t think God likes the examples for children, we set! PR .
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Bill Baker
Date: 9/5/2025 12:36:00 AM
I agree with you Pangie, we are not pleasing God much these days as a whole. Thanks for your thoughtful comments, my friend. Hugs, Bill
Date: 9/3/2025 3:34:00 AM
Beautiful Bill....l just love the innocence of kids and the fact they live in the moment! Debx
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Date: 9/5/2025 12:37:00 AM
I agree, Deb. When I look at children playing and smiling, it makes my day. Hope all is weel with you and yours, my Aussie mate. :-) Have a g'day! Bill
Date: 9/2/2025 3:56:00 PM
deeply profound, Sonnet, Bill. YOu consistently entwine wisdom in your sonnets and the last two summary lines are powerful. This is one of my favorite of all your Sonnets, hugs, me
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Date: 9/5/2025 12:38:00 AM
Well, hugs right back my #1 fan. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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