Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it. -- GOSPEL OF MARK 10:15 (NKJV)
A little boy doesn’t need
to drink himself to sleep
a little boy doesn’t need
cigarettes to inspire his art
or steady his nerves
a little boy smiles at the sight
of a pretty woman but
knows no desire
A little boy is tempted only
by candy and ice cream
but understands they are treats
to be indulged only once
in a while so whenever
he gets them
he treasures
the memory
He’s happy with a book
with or without pictures
happy with his toys
loves his pets
loves his mom and dad
A little boy loves a happy song
runs into the sunshine excited
for whatever’s next
looks forward to everything
dreads nothing
Every day an exciting adventure
every night a pure sleep’s passage
into joyous morning
This old man’s memory
is not so bad
I have known much of the
casual cruelty
of which children are capable
and have sinned thus
myself
It is the unencumbered joy I seek
to be the son of a Father who loves me
I have no ambition to be the greatest
of all in Heaven
I want a life without worry
without anxiety and fear
I want a life I’m happy to live
every day
to explode from my bed
in the mornings
knowing today
we go out for ice cream.
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