The Innocence of a child

I saw this happen

the other day

in a supermarket.

A sweet child

barely say

5 yrs of age,

in the store.

Shouting to her mother

she was going to get her

a carton of milk.

She needs her shopping.

Off she trots to get it.

Full of happiness and joy.

Bringing it back with

such glee and eagerness.

And saying to her mother

here is your milk?

As the mother says Thankyou.

And the little girl shouting out loud.

your very welcome mummy.

And then off,

she runs to get some

bread from a shelve

close by

shouting again.

I am away to get some bread for

your mum.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Says Mum again.

I thought may so adorably sweet

and wholesome.

So eager to please,

innocence and such

charmingly pure kindness

and helpfulness.

Then we grow up

into adults and

lose that innocence

and sweetness

of the world

in general

and that is

so sad to me.

As we should all

have that innocence

and sweetness,

about us all.

Through our life.

Soppy but true.

In my perspective of life.

As when you grow up

reality and life is far

from both sweet or

innocent.

Long may it last for

children to grow up with

both Innocence and sweetness.

Reviews

[Moonie]

When I was a kid, I always felt too precocious for my age, and wanted to grow up as soon as possible. I thought Peter Pan was a stupid character, but now that I'm a grown up, I understand its appeal. Good observational skills, Dawn...made me picture the innocent child quite vividly.

[Lea Sheryn]

The sweetness of childhood never lasts as long as it should. It is a joy to watch little children in their innocense. You capture the child beautifully.

[Nolo Segundo]

So true Dawn-- childhood is the only time we get to live in our own world, and it's such a finer world....

[Zipho_D]

Life sometimes takes away our innocence and kindness. But the brave are able to fight back and reclaim their kindness. Much love Dawn
Love Zipho

[BlackPrince]

You are certainly right about us adults forgetting that innocent spirit of a child.
We let society's various worries bog us down to bitterness, jealousy, fear, envy and self-interest.

But hope is not lost. We can consciously awaken our inner child and become truly wonderful people in our relationships and daily interactions with others, whilst still, of course, aware of the realities of adulthood.
We must allow more playfulness and forgiveness in our lives..

Well done!

[Onlyme]

Hi BlackPrince, thankyou for your thoughts, sorry for late reply not on here much of late. And just saw it. I agree totally with you. allow more playfulness and forgiveness in our lives exactly. Dawn.

[Ethan]

Beautiful work! Well done Dawn.
-Ethan

[Onlyme]

Thank you Ethan, that was so kind of you to say. Dawn.

[emmajoy]

'Then we grow up - into adults and lose - that innocence - and sweetness - of the world - in general - and that is - so sad to me. '

Judging by what i see and hear - little children do things because they want to please, want to give and share smiles. But, as age takes control, so many do what they need to, for what's thought is deserved or what's thought to advantage selves. Yes, perhaps a cynical view of life but how truth smacks me in the eye. Not yet found that in a small child - may discover differently of course.

Meantime, bring me a clutch of buttercups and daisies!. Then, will willingly read and learn repeatedly from your wonderfully laid writing, Dawn. Sincerely and oh so graphically you've touched my heart and inspired me to think harder but - far less harshly.

[Onlyme]

Hi emmajoy, sorry for late reply. bless you for your thoughts, Dawn.

[emmajoy]

You're welcome, Dawn; we need reminders now and again.

[Onlyme]

sadly so true. Emmajoy.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So true, so true Dawn. The sweetness of childhood seems to fade so quickly now. Our children are faced with a world that takes their innocence. The presentation of the little girl in your poem is enchanting. You describe her in such endearing detail. Your bolded verse and heartfelt plea at the end really touched my heart. Beautiful write.

[Onlyme]

Bless you Annette, you are a beautiful lady inside and out. Hugs, Dawn.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Xoxo........:))🙏❤️

[Muskan]

Experiences and true face of people make us lose our innocence and make us more self centered
Your poem depicts it well
Good job

[Onlyme]

Thank you dear Muskan. That is so very true. Dawn.

[gram linski]

Great read, as always, Dawn, the innocence of youth, to be that age again, without the s**t and the bullshit, must be a joyous thing, but in the supermarket they are "Supermarket chaos", and you know what I mean.

[Onlyme]

Cheers Gram, you made me smile, as to the supermarket chaos its gone for good. Deleted it. Maybe try and another. wink.

[Chris Shaw]

Your poem sent me wandering Dawn. That lovely innocence, where does it go? I lost mine early enough. I picked flowers for my Nan who didn't have any from a neighbour's garden. I got a good whacking for that.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Hi Chris, sorry for late reply bless you for your thoughts. Dawn.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Dawn.