Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

Carefree Child

I want to fade away
or orb to times 
when things were easy
where life made sense
I want to be that carefree child again, 
that child who ran through the field
and only saw the beauty of life

That child that was protected
that had a safe haven
a child whose shoulders
were not worn down by things
out of my control
I need to smile again
I need to be that carefree child again...

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 6, 2010 at 9:35 AM found it-- go check it out if you like :) super thanks ---now I am off to lala land (after I finish one more email--I am sooo hopeless!!)

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 6, 2010 at 9:18 AM oh my gosh-- I have a write that has a similar theme -- I better go dig it up!! hopefully I can before I finally rest my weary and abused eyes-- haha -- hope your taxi ride went smoothly ;) & can relate with Andrea-- I think I am one of those Peter Pan(ess) too or maybe it could be Petra Pans?? lol Seriously though I think we still all have that inner child in us-- thanks for sharing this--nikko :)

June Fone July 6, 2010 at 7:17 AM I do like this subject matter, and agree that childhood is the best time of your life, but, I'm quite looking forward to my dotage, when Ill regain my childhood innocence once more!!! hahahaha!!!! love June xx

Timothy Brumley July 6, 2010 at 6:57 AM Don't we all! Life has a way of stealing our wonder and joy, it's called the loss of innocence. I lost mine at three. But if it means that I've got to lose it all over again then no thanks!

Doris Culverhouse July 5, 2010 at 5:45 PM enjoyed reading your wonderful poem today!!

Andrea Dietrich July 5, 2010 at 12:23 PM Wonderful, WIlma, (now acting NOT like a siren!) yes, that is one of my goals in life, to try to make people laugh as often as I can! It's just in my blood. I am a Peter PanESS and this poem tickles my fancy. LUv, Andrea

Audrey Haick July 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM I can definitely relate, Wilma. Growing up can be painful. Yet, I don't know if I'd want to be a child in today's world, though. Maybe going back in time...yeah. Beautiful write, regardless. Goes to my fav. as I enjoyed the imagery. Love, Audrey