| Would A Child Choose To Grow |
| What do I see when I look at a child Is it innocense, curiosity or energy running wild This tiny person just learning to be All he looks up to, like you or me But, what if this child only knew All that a "grown-up" has to do Would he still want to continue to grow Or remain as a child his maturity slow Being aware of having to surrender innocence Having knowledge of playing time being condenced The irresponsible freedom with which he runs Replaced with responsibilities that must be done Or acceptence of the immanent task Quietly relinquish and surrender his past I fear that a child who was fully aware Would not want to grow, instead remain there This world we know would have very few adults And would probably be much better off Innocense and trust would then control This world of cynicism to which we hold |
| Patrick Wayne Hollier Copyright 2000 Patrick Hollier |
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