Innocent

Mistaken for being naive,

 but chooses to look at the world with wondering eyes.

Seeing the pain around them,

 but still having hope.

Embracing little moments of beauty,

 while the tears flow for the pain surrounding.

Innocent,

 and still not calloused.

Reviews

[Gee]

Fast approaching 57 yet still awed by nature and the resilience, beauty of the human spirit.
Trouble with this world is bad news is good news to those selling papers etc so although there is so much more good than bad, the latter is rammed down our throats constantly.
Good morning

[Jon Roggie]

Late evening, a little bit before midnight. Pictures of disasters will always sell. Images of true beauty are free, and if you share them, they usually bring a smile!

[Lorry]

It is getting a harder and harder talent to keep up with Jon, seeing through innocent and non accusing eyes these days. But the hope it could be a brief glimmer of hope to someone who needs it makes it worthwhile, and naïve ain't close to the worst thing to be called :)
Keep on keeping on.

[Jon Roggie]

I prefer to be called naive while looking at the world with eyes wide open. It allows me to be honest.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i relate because even at 68, i still embrace little moments of beauty...and try to retain my optimism...

j.

[Jon Roggie]

Nearing 52, I feel it is still the best thing to do. It would be easy to let depression and cynicism settle in, but what good would it do?
I prefer to try and point out the little touches of beauty.
Jon

[Onlyme]

Can relate to this one big time. Excellent poem Jon.

[Jon Roggie]

Once in awhile, I stumble, and write something like this.

[Dinesh Kumar]

such a good piece of poetry
enjoyed reading
thanks for sharing

[Jon Roggie]

You are welcome.
I can't joke all of the time!