So That We May Never Grow Old

So That We May Never Grow Old

 

 

 

The realm of innocence

lies within

the heart and mind of a child 

 

We must foster

their guileless nature,

encourage their boundless spirit

 

so that we

may never grow old.  

 

 

 

 

photography by Elena Shumilova 

 

 

Reviews

[Jennesis]

I have been addicted to that song by Nathaniel Ratliff and the Night Sweats, "Need Never Get Old". I must be feeling my age lately, and resisting it without grace! Children are so innocent and open, not soured by the passing of time. I love this, as being with young people keeps you that way!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe that too, Jenn. Thank you so much...it was great seeing you!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

never grow old and prejudiced, judgmental or cynical...

kids are great in their innocence and honesty and love for everyone.

j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I don't know about you, but I'm a kid at heart! ...thanks so much, Jacob!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

nobody thinks i am my age----i have never really grown up.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...see, we could be two peas in a pod! ; )

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i could be Forest and you could be Jenny...like peas and carrots...:))))

[Cassie]

We must always behave like little children, forgive easily, forget easily and move on. We should also love freely without fear and that way we never grow old as you have put it clearly. I have definitely enjoyed reading this

[Kelly Scheppers]

They do help to keep us young, don't they? Thank you, Cassie!

[Cassie]

They do, things I do with my daughter..(smiling) sometimes if someone took a video of me they would be shocked...running around chasing her, playing hide and seek and when she hides sometimes i have to pretend i dont see her and clearly i can so that the game she enjoys. Motherhood is a beautiful thing

[Alfred Kukitz]

I love that little finger pointing outward as it tells your sweet poem on the everlasting realm.

Regards,
Al

[Kelly Scheppers]

Aww, thank you, Al! The photographer is from Russia...she's really incredible! Please forgive me...so sorry I was late in thanking you. ; (

[Alfred Kukitz]

When it comes to you Kelly anything will do.

[Gray]

In this day and age, the words you share here are truer than ever. Kudos for a poem that deserves more attention.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always felt the poetry I write for children has a voice all its own. Thank you for the warmth this review gives me!

[Lisa Lindsey]

If that innocence and optimism could be bottled, think of the kind of world it would be! As parents we can shape their future -- OUR future. Kelly, you always had the gift to make a powerful statement using very few words. Wonderful.

[Kelly Scheppers]

If only our country today could benefit from the perspective found in your opening line! Thank you my dear friend!

[Lyn Anderson]

There is nothing more wonderful than a child's laughter and innocent play. We should pay attention more often.

[Kelly Scheppers]

We're so busy teaching them that we don't realize what we can learn from them! Thank you, Kara!

[Carolynn]

If we could just hang on to that innocence and learn to live through the 'boundless' spirit of a child I believe we would enjoy quite a remarkable life - love this Kelly :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Such an awesome perspective, Carolynn, thank you!

[WittyWonka]

I have no children but having lived more than half my life already (while refusing to grow old), I can safely say that this is great advice.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate that, WittyWonka, thank you. And just for the record, I refuse to grow old, too!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I know this in each wild eye expression, each toothy grin, or awed look from my sweet grandbaby! This is in perfect expression! I would expect nothing less from a Queen with her thoughts and a pen:) my sister of words.

[Kelly Scheppers]

How utterly sweet! ...bless you, Eve!