When all of us were still kids

When all of us were still kids
We used to play in the meadows
Inhale the sunshine's air
Dance to and fro
We respected nature
Were amazed by it's fantasy adventures
We were so happy
To have such peace
Nothing ripped us
We would touch what we wanted
We would try to swim
Nothing was wrong
And we were fine
The clouds rolling over us in the sky
Our eyes would sparkle with life
As we grew inspired by our culture
And fell asleep in the tall grasses
Never alone

Now we are older
We must stay inside
We have responsibilities
Unlike...
When all of us were kids
But as we look through each of our windows
Daydreaming of what has been
We wonder what happened
When we were kids
We do not swim in the lakes...
Or strum our fingers through the rivers
To play a lovely tune
On nature's guitar
So we look at our gray sky
Thinking of imaginary adventures
As time flies
Soon you hear the voice inside you
Calling your name
Saying "Come back to where you used to go..."
"See us again"

Come back to our grassy meadows
Littered with daisies
Come back to our blue valleys
Come back to our waters
We wish for you to visit us
And maybe even stay
Because we will be lonely
Until you come and play

Maybe you will
Maybe you won't
At least let your kids come see us
And let their souls fill with hope
Our nature has died,but each spring it is resurrected
And we see it as we bask in harmony

Remember when you were a kid
You used to be so relieved
You may no longer be a kid
But you still have the soul which begs to come free

©Kristi Hancock,2005