The Age of Innocence

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This poem, text only, is included in my latest Book/eBook ‘Clive’s Uni-Verse – A Cornishman’s take on life’. ISBN13: 9781800743342 published by Olympia Publishers in Jan 2022.

The age of innocence, A daughter we adore, Long hot summer days, A toddler, only four. Tadpoles in a jam-jar, Watching as they wriggle, Nature being studied, Inviting her to giggle. Eyes filled with laughter, No clouds hide the sun, Happiness a toddler's gift, Enjoyed by everyone. Wide-eyed and innocent, To her, life's one big game, If only we could join her ... Be innocent, once again.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/2/2020 1:58:00 PM

A perfect 'if-only' Clive. Lovely penned. Thanks, Gershon

Clive Blake
Date: 8/3/2020 1:41:00 AM

Thank you Gershon for your appreciative comment, which is very much appreciated by me. :) ~ Clive

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/1/2020 9:36:00 PM

G'day Clive ... nicely written Clive. We all see ourselves in the happiness of our children, and like you wrote, wish we could be like that again - thanks Clive - Lindsay

Clive Blake
Date: 8/1/2020 10:27:00 PM

Yes, indeed, Liondsay. Thank you for taking the time to comment. :) ~ Clive

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/1/2020 5:10:00 AM

Clive Blake
Date: 8/31/2020 10:37:00 PM

:) ~ Clive