A touch of innocence

Something I try to keep.

Instead of dwelling in cynicism,

 I prefer looking at the world with freshly opened eyes.

It does take effort,

 and a touch of disconnect.

Can't really forget a lifetime.

Still,

 I constantly see something new.

I search for it.

A drive through the country might add a touch.

Little goats doing the jumping routine.

 Worth a stop,

  if only for a moment.

Better than watching a video.

Spotting a hawk in full dive,

 unable to know if the prey was caught.

Cheetahs freezing in place,

 and realizing they are watching the service dog.

All happening in seconds.

I watch like a child,

 never knowing what might be seen.