Innocence

Babies are adorable
Innocent and cute
It is deplorable
They have to get astute
As they grow up
And their brains become aware
Of the trials, tribulations
And responsibilities out there
In the big wide world
That few of us understand
We have all learned one thing
Life doesn't always go to plan
It would be nice if we allowed Babies
To be Babies as long as they can
Not to let them grow up too quickly
It's not in nature's plan
Their innocence is so wonderful
A time that will be spoiled
As they will lose all innocence
When they go out into the world
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Beautifully composed, Shirley... A shame I feel a need to add --- if the baby makes it out into the world (what with all the 'No bans on my body' frenzy out there). Take care, Gershon
Hawkins Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 5:57 PM
Thank you, Gershon
Buhagiar Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 9:55 PM
There will always be pain when our children grow up and live their own lives.
Hawkins Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 5:57 PM
Thank you, Victor
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