Blissfully Free

Together we were mischievous and playful The naughty two You….a woman in her eighties Me….your daughter in her forties and a mini you Singing, dancing, getting up to mischief Playing tricks, living in moments of pure fun Laughing until we couldn’t breathe Both playful, silly, carefree, feeling young You taught me so much before you left this world The serious side of life ….the rights, the wrongs You were such an exceptional role model Authentic, kind and strong The greatest lesson you taught me by example Perhaps it was also hereditary Was to fully and openly embrace my inner child with humour Just let my inner child fly blissfully free I am truly thankful and blessed for this gift l was given I cherish the special joy and memories we shared I know your inner child now flies with the angels While here on earth my inner child l share