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🙏🤍.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i still feel as the seven year old running the pastures of Vermont...
i will never lose the child in me and don't ever want to.
we are a culmination of all the years we spend on earth...the little child, the teenager, the young adult, the older adult...we are comprised of so many different events and years of our lives...this poem makes me appreciate that even more.I like how you put it that the inner child seeks us out...we don't have to look for him or her...

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Good your inner child still comes out to play Jacob. We should never lose sight of that mini person. Thank you.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The eight year old child in me revels in the climbing of trees, curled up to read books stacked high. I was engaged all the way through, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you could relate Kelly. Thank you.