Innocence

As children our mouths were flung open gates

Sounds, words, phrases and sentences alike

In a fast fluid motion

All leaving freely at will

Without any hesitation

Without any filtering of speech

And now?

 

As children our eyes were windows to our souls

Eagerness, shock, sympathy and confusion alike

In the form of widening and sparkle

Evident to all viewers

Without any concealment

Without any darting looks

And now?

 

As children our faces were wide open books

Joy, disappointment, excitement and impatience alike

In the form of smiles and frowns

Clearly inscribed upon it

Without any false nonchalance

Without any impassive masks

And now?

Reviews

[wordsofheart]

Childhood is indeed the time of our lives that we look upon with happiness as of the lovely memories and with a touch of despair also at the loss of it as we grow up. Your poem has efficiently described this in a beautiful way. Keep it up!

[Eliza Mae]

I agree with Kitalia Emme.

This a very nicely penned poem. Flow is flawless and simple to follow, you never lose the reader or leave them lost in the meaning behind. You keep a steady pattern, we appreciate this as readers.

The subject of this poem is also mesmerizing! The innocence of the children's mind, wandering free and flawless in curiosity.. Simply lovely! :)

[Kitalia Emme]

Such a powerful question you ask.
"And now?"
I really appreciate this piece and I love the way that the words cascade in a melodic flow tying the versus together is a simple but powerful way.