Minor Me

(that inner child coming out to play)

Unplanned, I find she seeks me out,

my inner child peeps from the wings.

A fraction shy in early days

but with a thirst for history.

Yet I am thankful that she brings

her freckled nose and untamed hair

back home before my older eyes.

I sigh at all the hours spent

curled up and reading books stacked high,

or painting with an artist's flair.

Though when I see her climbing trees

or playing chase through bluebell wood

or paddling barefoot in the sea,

how full of joy this youngster seems.

Content is she, I do see that,

of siblings, friends and family cats.

How fond I find I am of her,

respectful, playful, laughing child

who loves to dance unseen and wild.

She is the stepping stone that led

to who I am, she's minor me.

Reviews

[Nima.Hope]

The inner child inside of us, shows how young our heart is, I believe. Although I'm 18 and there are many things I haven't seen in my life I sometimes miss my inner child when I was a kid and it was more active back then. Enjoyed reading this beautiful and deep poem of yours dear Chris, I'm glad to read it on the first day of 2024.
Take care🤍

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Nima for a lovely review. You have a wise head on young shoulders. Have a happy new year.

Chris

[Nima.Hope]

This compliment of yours makes me humble, thank you dear Chris, I wish all your wishes for this year come true🙏🤍.

[FGFRANKLIN]

Growing up is highly overrated in my opinion. Of course that is only from an observer's perspective since I chose to never do such a thing. I still find wonder and magic in the world all around me. Your "minor me" seems sweet and carefree. Adults mostly worry and brood about problems over which they have absolutely no control.

[Chris Shaw]

Happy Thursday Fabian. Thanks for calling on this old poem and sharing your thoughts. Keep that inner child alive and well :)

Chris

[FGFRANKLIN]

I certainly will. I'm celebrating today. Went into my daughter's room to wish her a Happy Birthday this morning. She said, "Get down here mister." And she threw her little arms around me and hugged the stuffing out of me. I am reminded of what Joseph Addison wrote so many centuries ago, “Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition, but to our daughters there is something which there are no words to express.” My children and grandchildren help keep me young. I am a man richly blessed.

[Chris Shaw]

You are indeed blessed and so am I. All those hugs, make a huge difference don’t they :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… your last line is my favorite… friends were my 💜 Hearts desire. Happy New Year… Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat. Happy new year to you and Roger. All good wishes.

Chris

[Mint Rayne]

I was engaged in your poem as it made me remember my childhood, how I curled up reading books and trying to climb a maple tree and getting the sap all over my hands. Lovely poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mint Rayne. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[poetgurl]

I don't think none of us will ever lose that inner child.
Memories will always remain.
Enjoyable read Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Meg. Long live our inner child. I appreciate you.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

I was a shy child who read a great deal and kept cats. May you be forever young, friend!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John for your visit and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Soren]

Seeing a piece of us in others is a key to empathy. So nice to seem similarities in others. It gives a sense of not being alone. Children in their innocense evoke even greater feelings of identification. Great choices Chris in a poem that I can deeply identify with.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for identifying with this old poem Soren, out for a breath of air. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Each line is like blooming flower which spreads fragrance all over. Good poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass for your kind review. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Lorry]

Ooh! Why has mini me never found this one? I do apologise for my tardiness and promise, it won't happen again.
Mini me is alive and well too. Loving nothing better to slip his leash and wander where I'm taken.
Just remember that although minor me/you is fun, you should organise the flights, otherwise you might end up entering the red bull challenge! 😊
And a happy new etc to you and yours Chris. May '24 be less hellish than' 23.

[Chris Shaw]

Aw thanks Lorry.. Keep that inner child alive and well,and a very happy new year to you.
read moreAw thanks Lorry.. Keep that inner child alive and well,and a very happy new year to you.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

I hope to age so gracefully

[Chris Shaw]

I’m taking that as a compliment and I thank you:)

Chris

[Neville]

I am so glad I found this Chris .. and I hope you never lose it .. that inner child, that is .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Neville. She still comes out to play on occasions. I wonder what your inner child is like?

Chris

[Neville]

... sadly could do with a job lot of glucosamine 😎👍🍷