Lost Innocence

 

 

 

When we grow up

I'm going to take you to Wyoming

And have you stand in the grassy fields

Of Wheatland

And have the dandelions

Brush against your face

 

So you can experience my

Lost innocence

 

I'm going to grab your hand

And have you run with me

Along the farms

And I want you to laugh

With me

 

So you can experience my

Lost innocence

 

I'm going to take you

To that house

And I'll stop and stare

Remembering the days

Full

 

Of nothing

But lost innocence

 

I want you to see

I want to share

Every

Single

Drop

 

Of my

Lost innocence

 

I want you to come back with me

Protect me

From all the horrors

Tucked underneath the uptopian fields

That are found only in Wheatland

 

And you know how I

Lost

My innocence

 

I am the product of sin

Of horrid wants

And shocking gains

I am the child of

Lost innocence

 

Someday

When we're older

Will you take me back to Wheatland

And kiss my forehead

Reminding me that everything

Will be okay?

 

Even if I must live with

Innocence lost?

 

 

Author's Note

I suddenly wanted to write a poem about dandelions...but this is what came out instead.

I guess this poem is dedicated to anyone who will listen.

Reviews

[EverEmma]

Hmm. Maybe it is just my mind getting carried away with me again but, then again, maybe it's not. It sounds like what seemed like a safe haven for two foolish and naive people but turned out terribly wrong.

I imagine a young woman telling her little sister about this place and teaching her not to make the same mistakes.

This might be completely and utterly off but I am reminded of two teenagers sharing a "special" night (if you know what I mean) and it ended badly.

You can yell at me if I am WAY off target here.

Whether this was an innocent or had a darker undertone it was great.

Amazing job

[Michael X]

Thought provoking, well written, you have talented form and focus.

[Kiri Nells]

Great job! Very thought provoking and well done. Nice write :)

[KristenMaye]

beautiful, absolutely stunning. The imagery was so provocative. This one is definitely getting shelved.