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Forever Child

I hold your tiny soft chubby hand As we stroll barefoot on the sand You chatter and giggle constantly About what you have collected and what you see You are sweet, innocent and pure of heart Your little face an angelic work of art Without pretence you speak your mind No mean intention ,no thought unkind You live only in each moment No worries ,no baggage, no need for atonement Your mind is clear not confused Fresh, eager and ready to use You only see life as black and white Yes or no, good or bad, wrong or right I wish you could stay this young and naive And always view life as you presently perceive….

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/14/2024 10:01:00 AM

Could we go back in time and evade the evil pitfalls of our past? I doubt it.

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2024 5:11:00 PM

Thanks Victor….Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 3/13/2024 3:01:00 PM

I wish I could start over there on that beach. Knowing what I know now, my life would surely be used better than this first time around. We have to live in this world, and without help to mature quickly, the bumps and bruises along the way influence us away from that moment-to-moment life. Lovely rhyming and beautiful message, Deb. A FAV for my list! Your brudder from anudder mudder, Bill

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2024 5:11:00 PM

I will be getting a big head of FAVS soon Bill!! Hehe….a fave is wonderful my brudda! Debx

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 3/13/2024 12:27:00 PM

Awesome write enjoyed reading your work

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2024 5:06:00 PM

Thanks Yolanda ….l appreciate that! Nice to meet you….Debx

Christina Bowring

Date: 3/13/2024 12:19:00 PM

Dear Deb, you have beautifully and poetically captured the innocence of a small child with your delightful poem. The first stanza sets the scene so well as you make it so easy to visualise the walk on the beach for the reader. I can practically hear the child’s innocent amazement. How true that a child lives in the moment - something I do try to recapture for myself. I love the last stanza and the wish of keeping an uncomplicated, unbiased pureness of mind always. Such an endearing read.

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2024 5:09:00 PM

You Christina are too kind with your lovely complimentary comments ….l appreciate your thoughts and encouragement always my friend! Debx

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/13/2024 12:20:00 PM

Thank you for sharing sweet friend. Your own, caring heart shines through here as always. Hugs xx

Don Iannone

Date: 3/12/2024 11:37:00 PM

Hello Deb, What comes across to me in your poem is the adult wish for a child to retain its innocence, which reminds me of my own longing for the simplicity and unburdened joy of childhood. Perhaps the protecting our own “inner child’s innocence?” Ah, but to again experience the innocence and purity of a child’s perspective. How poetically delightful! ~Don

Don Iannone
Date: 3/12/2024 11:39:00 PM

Silent One

Date: 3/12/2024 1:08:00 PM

If only they would stay young and innocent.. but sadly they do not.. lovely poem..

Jay Narain

Date: 3/12/2024 10:52:00 AM

Children are always a joy for their innocent exuberance, giggles and smiles. Nice poem.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/12/2024 9:50:00 AM

Dear Deb, a moving and tender tribute to childhood in all it's innocence, so beautifully expressed. Blessings, Paulette

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/12/2024 9:14:00 AM

Dear Deb, I love how you beautifully capture the essence of innocence and purity. The imagery of strolling barefoot on the sand, accompanied by a child's sweet chatter and giggles, evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Your portrayal of a mind unburdened by worries or complexities is heartwarming and thought-provoking. It speaks to cherishing the simplicity and clarity of youth. This is such a tender glimpse into the world of childhood innocence. - Blessings, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/12/2024 6:57:00 AM

Each day a child’s innocence is robbed. I saw it when I would put on a Disney cartoon, sensitive to the dangers of this world…losing a parent, wicked witches, poison…etc… In a child’s hand a dandelion, as they proudly gift it to you, though it will not live long, but the beauty of the moment lasts a lifetime! God bless you, Deb!

Ink Empress

Date: 3/12/2024 3:38:00 AM

Ah children and their naive and innocence, is truly adorable, makes me feel the same, although with time they realize and see the bitter cold reality. “ No worries ,no baggage, no need for atonement Your mind is clear not confused Fresh, eager and ready to use” so true, sometimes i look at little children playing away and think exactly the same. What a beautiful poem this is dear debx. Pleasure reading you always. Sending you light alwaysss

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2024 5:59:00 AM

So glad you liked it Sweet Ink….the innocence and joy of children….just living in the moment! But we all grow up Ha! Debx

Valsa George

Date: 3/12/2024 12:18:00 AM

Children in their young age are so sweet and innocent and they view everything with wide eyes gleaming with curiosity. But as they age, their innocence and cheer leave them. How we wish they stay with childlike simplicity forever. Beautiful poem, dear Deb. Have a great week ahead.

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2024 5:56:00 AM

Thankyou Valsa….Childlike simplicity is a true and beautiful thing! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/11/2024 5:58:00 PM

you've beautifully captured a baby's angelic innocence...we can see it and feel it.I especially liked "You live in each moment, no worries, no baggage, no need for atonement.' Ah to be that pure again would be delightful. Spendid write, Deb...have a great evening, hugs, Sara

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2024 5:55:00 AM

Thankyou Sara …l agree to be pure again would be lovely! Debx