Before we knew better

sorenbarrett

All things possible to a child
Defeating dragons, they fly where no one dies
Live in dreams dancing wild and mild
There are no lies in their smiling eyes

 

Drinking joy in drunken sips
Bottled sunbeams excited foam released
Where lies become truth that drips from tiny lips
Ugliness deceased where innocence killed the beast 

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  • Poetic Licence

    Beautiful write, if only we could maintain that childs view as we get older, wouldn't the world be a better place, enjoyed the read

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Tobani for your read and support it means a lot

      • Poetic Licence

        You are very welcome

      • David Wakeling

        i sometimes long for those days of childhood when wishing made it so,This is a wonderful trip down memory lane. Well done mi amigo

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much David I always appreciate your reads and continued support and encouragement

        • TTEUK

          Well written, this brought me joy on an empty morning. I remember those days well.

          • sorenbarrett

            If I can bring a spark of joy my job is done. Thanks so much for the read and words that bring encouragement. Your words of support bring happiness in return.

          • arqios

            Should we come closer to our centre- the truest part of our pure selves we shall wield such power again! πŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Cryptic and well said indeed. Appreciate the read and comment

              • arqios

                Most welcome Soren πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

              • John Prophet

                Innocence lost… so true. Well said.
                John

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you John I as always appreciate your read and kind words of support.

                • Tony Grannell

                  A truely delightful little verse, petite in its innocence, as if written by a child, so convincing its wholeheartedness. Just lovely.

                  All the best,

                  Tony.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Tony your words of encouragement mean a great deal. Little children have saved my life and I will always be thankful for that

                    • sorenbarrett

                    • Friendship

                      Your poem masterfully explores the timeless themes of innocence, imagination, and the transformative journey from childhood to adulthood. It beautifully captures the essence of dreaming, the unbridled joy of childhood experiences, and the poignant loss of innocence that accompanies growth. Your poem serves as a poignant reminder of the breathtaking beauty and magic of childhood, juxtaposed with the inevitable loss of innocence that comes with aging, inspiring us to cherish imagination and joy in our lives.For some reason, life seems so beautiful and effortless as a child, and it's amazing how that innocence can inspire us as adults to appreciate life's simple joys. I cherish the memories of my childhood.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much for the review and read your interpretation is most appreciated.

                      • orchidee

                        Good write SB.

                        • sorenbarrett








                          Thanks Orchi for the read.

                        • Teddy.15

                          Wow, coming from your deep understanding of the mind I think this is wonderfully powerful, although we could argue this, I doubt any baby in a pram would smile at Trump, just to say LoL 🀣

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks Teddy Infants know no evil and have to be taught, but I'm sure that they would learn quickly. Thanks for the read and kind words of support my friend

                          • YourUglyBoy

                            Innocence is the answer! Such a nice reflection on innocence and the power of it. We need to stop forgetting our childlike nature in the complexities of life.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much for your review of this poem it means a lot

                            • Salvia.S

                              What a beautiful and imaginative piece!!!! Well done!!

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you Salvia for your read and most kind words of encouragement they are very important to me

                              • Tristan Robert Lange

                                Loved this. Brought me back to those innocent days and pondering exactly when they flew away with, instead of fighting, another dragon. Well done, my friend! From the heavens, Draco shines down. Well done. A fave. πŸŒΉπŸ‘

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you very much my friend your read and comments are always most anticipated

                                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                                    You are most welcome!

                                  • Tony36

                                    Beautiful

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much Tony it means a lot

                                      • Tony36

                                        You're welcome

                                      • Goldfinch60

                                        If only that innocence stayed with us in all our lives soren.

                                        Andy

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Indeed so true Andy. Appreciate the read and kind words of understanding

                                        • rebellion_in_sanity

                                          The last line is pure gold.

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thank you so much my friend for your most kind words of support

                                          • Kiprotich Langat

                                            Take me back to my childhood. This is a great piece.

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              I thank you humbly for your read and words of support and encouragement

                                            • InTylerWeTrust

                                              I love the line : "Defeating dragons, they fly where no one dies."

                                              It, to me, signifies strongly that state of nostalgia or memory that never dies. It's with us forever. Like captured in time, almost. I'm not finding the right words to explain what I mean, sorry πŸ˜‚

                                              Beautifully written, thanks for sharing your talent with the world!

                                              • sorenbarrett

                                                You are very kind and I thank you so much for your read and kind words they are most important to me.

                                              • NafisaSB

                                                truer words were never spoken. the innocence of kids is a wonder to behold, and shines out from their fresh and beautiful faces, until the world starts polluting their impressionable minds

                                                • sorenbarrett

                                                  Thank you so much Nafisa for your read and comment of support they are most appreciated and highly esteemed

                                                  • NafisaSB

                                                    you are welcome - always enjoy reading your poems - keep them coming



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