My Six Year Old Self

skyebellasario

If I crossed paths today

With my six year old self,

I wonder what I'd say.

 

Would I say

Enjoy these carefree moments

While you have the chance,

Once they're gone

Its like trying to catch smoke,

Catch smoke with your bare hands.

 

Or would I tell her 

About all the cruel truths.

That this planet has more

Than sunshine and dandelions 

Hidden behind the curtains.

 

Even though I have been

Educated an awful lot

Since the time when

Daisy chains were the 

Hardest skill to master,

I would erase my life lessons

In a heartbeat 

To see the world 

Through her innocent eyes

Once again.

  • Author: Skye Bellasario (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 8th, 2017 15:27
  • Category: Reflection
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  • FredPeyer

    Skye, this is a beautiful and thought provoking poem. As a grandfather now I do have the privilege to once in a while see the world through young kids eyes (whenever we visit the grandchildren). And that reminds ME to look differently at the world again, at least to a degree. One cannot erase all these years of experiencing both the bad and the good.

    • skyebellasario

      Thank you Fred! Sometimes I really wish we could just erase all the bad we can now see in the world.

    • Accidental Poet

      Great write sky. It reminds me of the song "Old Man" by Neil Young. I guess it's really about Neil's caretaker on his farm. But when I listen to the song, to me it's about a young man speaking to his older self. Listen to it on Youtube and see if it seems that way to you too.

      • skyebellasario

        Thank you AP! I will give it a listen 🙂

        • Accidental Poet

          Well sky, that got me thinking about that song by Neil Young. And on my birthday (61) next month I'll post a poem inspired by the song "Old Man".

          • skyebellasario

            I look forward to reading it AP!

          • Michael Edwards

            Such a great read - as an artist I have spent years trying to draw like a child - and I'm still trying.

            • skyebellasario

              Thank you Michael! Keep trying, I am sure one day soon you will!



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