Innocence

I wrote this poem while thinking about my nephew one day. The poem pretty much explains my thoughts. Sorry in advance if it depresses anyone.

I look at my nephew (he’s four you know)

I can’t help but be amazed at how much he’s grown

Talkin so well, so happy and silly

Makes me feel bad for him, really

It’s just that, when he grows up, the world will mold him

He’ll lose his blessed innocence, then

He’ll learn that the world isn’t always friendly

And that it’s not always safe out there.  See

Life has a way of getting to us

It makes us human; it breaks our trust

It places fear and anxiety within our minds

It turns us into beings that aren’t always kind

But, sadly, we have to learn these things

And live here until the King of Kings

Returns and changes things for His glory

Only then, will it be a happy end to this story.

Author's Note

Constructive criticism/feedback, please. I'm always looking for way to improve my writing. Thank you in advance. Jesus loves you <3

Reviews

[ScarletButterfly]

I understand that feeling. This poem really speaks on the loss of innocence, and how we change as we get older. And I know what it's like to see young people and feel bad for them, since I have nieces and a nephew myself. I think their innocence is a gift though. As long as it lasts, it reminds us to look at good things in the world.

[Shiika]

Same. I'm happy that he's usually so light-hearted and playful almost all the time. It's just sad that life has a way of stomping that innocence out. He told me once that he wished he was big; I basically told him not to grow up too fast lol

[ScarletButterfly]

Haha! Yeah, it always looks fun to be big but it can be weighty to be grown up. It is sad that life stamps out innocence. I suppose the struggle is to adopt an innocent spirit and to find joy even when we have knowledge of the world and of good and evil.

[Shiika]

Amen. I agree with that. Looking back now I wonder why I was in a hurry to grow up lol. Finding the light in the darkness isn't easy, but it is worth it.

[ScarletButterfly]

Indeed, it is.

[Whiterose]

All children seem to want to grow up quickly, thinking that life will be awesome when they gain the opportunity to do adult things. When that happens we not only have the memories of our innocence but also the responsibility to protect the innocence of the next generation. That seems to be our role as humans. Even when we have to see what life really is, we learn the value of that innocence (something that we as children lacked) and try to protect it in others. So suffering as humans not only brings us together but makes us better parents and caregivers.
Well written and emotional. :)

[annabellee]

This is really rather depressing but I love your emotions in this one, so powerful.
I enjoyed reading it :)

[Shiika]

Thanks. And a lot of my old poetry is depressing actually lol. Reflects the mood I was in while writing

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)