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🙏🤍.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Is the wild dancing that done in bra and panties years ago? Although I wasn't there and didn't see it personally, the image sticks in my memory.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Winston, I was about eleven in this poem:) Your imagery came later:) Happy new year to you. Good to see you.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I can only imagine the joys of parenthood. your lovely poem helps me see that.

[Chris Shaw]

Happy new year Dale. What a lovely response you left me. All good wishes.

Chris

[emipoemi]

very thought-provoking and profound. Nicely constructed and executed! Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your review emipoemi

Chris

[emipoemi]

my pleasure.

[KeeD]

You must have been a really cute and beautiful child, I can imagine all the fun and mischief you were up to like a movie reel playing in my head. The images are vivid, they put a smile on my face and I would love to add you are still that fun playful loving person you describe, just a lot wiser now!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your wonderful review. I was also a very responsible child for my age, the eldest of five children.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

The inner child emerges.
Pleasure to meet the "minor" source of your major talent!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. Appreciate your words of encouragement.

Chris

[Ardra]

It's beautiful Chris :))
We all need to keep those inner child alive and happy... ... keeps us always feeling younger...

[Chris Shaw]

Let those inner children out :))

Thank you

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful and you should never let that inner child be locked away- they say I’m crazy- and yes I am still got the crazy frizzy hair from when I was a child doing as I please without a care in the world- for if that inner us dies we are nothing- I am me myself and i - the best me u could be- enjoy ur minor me- wonderful🌹

[Chris Shaw]

So agree with what you are saying, we should never forget the minor child in us. Thank you
read moreSo agree with what you are saying, we should never forget the minor child in us. Thank you

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

My deepest pleasure you are welcome always- take care🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Have a lovely day and thank you.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful sentiment, flowers are lovely.

[Madeira]

Oh I just loved this, a wonderful reflection of a happy childhood, great poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Madeira. Pleased you enjoyed the read.