TO BE A CHILD

They laugh, they smile
Their biggest fear is monsters under the bed
They have a sparkle in their eyes
And hope in their hearts
It's a hope that's new
How many of us have it? Very few
They don't doubt, they just do
The only race that matters to them
Is a running race they want to win
The only line they don't want to cross
Is that in which they color in
Not a worry in the world
As it's yet to unfurl
A soul that's innocent, ready to run free
Before being caged by society
How amazing was it to be a child?
Not ever being judged for being wild
Carrying a future on your shoulders
Dreaming away to glory
Believing in things like magic
And the tooth fairy
Not afraid to tell anyone
What you find scary
No feeling of insecurity
Never facing anyone's scrutiny
But the best of all?
Carrying a hope in your heart
I hope that from you it never parts
I hope that your dreams come true
Just keep doing what you do