Won't you stay young

This one goes out to my little cousin, I love him so very much.

Couldn't you stay young, just how your are?

You seem so happy and confident as if you could truly reach the stars.

They say ignorants is bliss, but rather young age is.

For you don't hear all the mean things people say.

So don't grow up and see the world's evil ways.

For your my favorite little cousin, and you know I love you.

Your constant happiness gives me hope.

For I know your my little man

Yes, I wish you'd stay little but I know that's not God's plan.

So let's have fun when your young.

Let's wrestle and run and play football and basketball.

Let's read books, tell jokes and just talk.

Let me hold you hand when we go on walks.

Let's us go to the movies and go get ice cream for you know I'll pay.

As long as you talk to me, for I love to hear the funny things you say.

So do me this one favor and please stay young.

So today let me tickle you so I can hear you joyous laugh.

So I can see you smile,

For I know your only be young for a while.

So tell me you love me and give me a big hug.

Hold me close and hold me snug.

For one day you won't want to hold me hand but rather shake it.

So I'll let you grow up, for I know you must.

But promise me this, that your always be my little man.

For I know this, that for you God has big plans

Author's Note

I have been noticing that most of my reviews have been saying that I am "forcing rhymes" as in I'm "rhyme happy" I'v been working on not that so much. Let's see how that all works out! Thanks for all the reviews! God Bless!

Reviews

[Zoe Jay]

I like the rhythm and flow of this. You use the sounds of the language well, this poem has a rolling feel. You used rhyme well here. The rhyme scheme is not intrusive, the slight irregularity gives it charm and dynamic, and the rhymes are subtle and also centered on soft sounds, which gives a warm and pleasing feel. Nice sentiments and nice writing. It has a sweetness which is very charming, but with wistful, sad overtones, recognizing how youthful innocence and vigor will alway ultimately fall prey to tiredness, cynicism, and defeat. Well done!

[Drako]

aside from a few spelling issues, i like this. a very nice poem for your favorite little cousin

[LA Lorena]

This is a very heart-felt and tender poem, and I think your little cousin is truly blessed to have someone like you watching out for him. the word ignorants needs to be changed to ignorance, and there are a few typos, just a slow and thorough re-read is needed by you to fix those up. Otherwise, I'd say you've got one fine poem here!