We Were

We Were Children

Waiting for nothing for everything
unconcerned with moments
how they'd slip past
only whispers on July's breeze

remember us in the back field
sun torturing arms and noses
intent, curious, innocent beings
omnipotent, feckless,
soft as warm air

our childish words
expressed in vagabond faces,
dressed in lies, but, just children 
waiting for nothing 
waiting for everything
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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October 18, 2018 at 12:27 PM
Perfect depiction of childhood. Well done, Declan.
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