Roots

I sometimes forget how innocent I used to be, and how I was such a happy child, so I've decided to try and be the way I used to be. I've decided to remember and be honest to my roots. Enjoy :)

I once was a child

Innocent and sweet

I believed in blue skies

And the sun shined for me

I smiled at strangers

And blew kisses to boys

I always made new friends

And always shared my toys

I once was a child

So young and naive

I'd do as I was told

I thought I was free

I believed in the future

Thought a hug made things right

I thought I was pretty

I thought I was bright

Now I am older

And I've drank the tea of truth

I understand my future

Much better than in my youth

The sun won't shine forever

They skies all fade to grey

Strangers aren't to be trusted

And friends get in the way

Freedom is a joke to me

Much long past it's prime

Society has told me

That everything's a crime

Unless you're rich or powerful

You're nothing more than grime

I once was a child

Sometimes I miss those days

When I couldn't yet spell "politics"

And all I'd do was play

I miss the complete and utter trust

I'd put in everyone for miles

But most of all I truly miss

The ability to smile

I know the child from years ago

Still dwindles in my heart

I want to give her another chance

And now's the time to start

So even if the world around me

Hollars, shouts, and shoots,

I'll remember the girl I used to be

And stay honest to my roots

Author's Note

I'm worried a bit about the flow, so any suggestions would be awesome! :)

Reviews

[emipoemi]

The flow does get a bit wordy here and there. If you read it aloud to yourself, and you'll be able to hear just where. All it would take it simply to take out a syllable or two from certain lines and the musicality would flow more smoothly. If you can't find them on your own while reading it aloud, I would pinpoint exactly where. (There is nothing wrong with the bridge stanza though....that I can see has a rhythm/musicality that differs from the other stanzas, and it reads beautifully).

Apart from that, this is a great poem with a powerful message that the world should heed. Well done!

[RayXor]

Great piece of work! It makes me miss myself lol

[Rose Diamond]

Haha thank you very much! :)

[Katie The Neko]

wow amazing poem its so relate-able. i love a lot of the lines they make me feel at home like i can read this poem and think to myself. I am so glad i have my roots

[Rose Diamond]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you could relate! :)

[GhoulOfGore]

I have fallen in love with this poem *~* Keep up the good work!

[Rose Diamond]

Thank you very much! Your words are very appreciated! :D

[GhoulOfGore]

Anytime :D

[Triangle_Witheyes]

I think its absolutely wonderful and the flow was nice

[Rose Diamond]

Thanks so much! :)

[shaun36]

The flow is great. and the poem is the beatiful facts aboilut life in general.

[Rose Diamond]

Thank you very much! :)

[shaun36]

Your welcome. great poem too.