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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.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/16/2022 3:47:00 PM

losing one's innocence reminds me of the crab that must lose its shell and create a new one--during that time being left vulnerable. As we let go of our innocence, we're truly vulnerable but better and more mature in the long run.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/16/2022 5:34:00 PM

So true, Sara. No risk or growth, no reward or maturity. Have a great week! Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 1/16/2022 1:39:00 PM

I would think that innocence changes into maturity.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/16/2022 2:01:00 PM

Yes, it does, Miranda. Thanks for the visit and the comment. Smiles and Blessings, Bill

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/14/2022 11:45:00 PM

You never grow old when you can see things through the eyes of a child. At least that’s what my grandchildren tell me. They grow up so fast. A wonderful sonnet Bill. Blessings xxoo

Bill Baker
Date: 1/15/2022 3:22:00 PM

Thank you, Connie, for reading and commenting on my poetry. I've been an adult child, most of my life, I just love life and living. Have a blessed day, Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/14/2022 11:28:00 PM

Bill, this is marvelous! "Our innocence changes as we mature," Wow!

Bill Baker
Date: 1/15/2022 11:57:00 AM

Hi Caren, thanks for commenting. Have a great weekend! Bill

Valsa George

Date: 1/14/2022 7:57:00 PM

Hi Bill, as children we were totally innocent ! Bur as we grow older, innocence too changes and reaches a state when we are no more innocent.... ! Life experiences teach us to be crafty ! A sonnet doing full justice to the topic under discussion .

Bill Baker
Date: 1/15/2022 11:56:00 AM

Thank you for your mindful comments, Valsa. Have a great weekend! Bill

Deb M

Date: 1/14/2022 6:49:00 PM

Oh Bill a truly beautiful poem my friend….loved it! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 1/15/2022 11:55:00 AM

Thank you, Deb. Have a great weekend! Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/14/2022 6:13:00 PM

We cannot remain innocent forever Bill. We normally replace it with experience and wisdom as the years go by. Still, no greater joy then remembering those beautiful years of awe and guileless existence. Thankyou for sharing . I really enjoyed your poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/15/2022 11:55:00 AM

Thank you, Mystic, for your kind words. I have some fond memories of some of my childhood experiences. Have a great weekend! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/14/2022 5:53:00 PM

Bill, you've accomplished a magnificent job with your poem scribbling. That would be an extraordinarily well-written and compelling piece of poetry.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/15/2022 11:53:00 AM

Thank you, Lasaad. Have a great weekend, Bill

L Milton Hankins

Date: 1/14/2022 5:26:00 PM

Marvelous writing, Bill. This is exceptionally well-written and an enjoyable read.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/14/2022 5:45:00 PM

Thanks, Milt. Will be catching up on some reading tomorrow. yeah! Bill