Best Intentions

child, you are happy
while I am sad
you dance in the field with the butterflies
while I carefully plan tomorrow
you live for this moment
I for the next   
child, how I yearn for your vision

if only my senses could be awakened again
impressions fresh and not dulled over time
I could experience things again as you do
with all the uncertainty
and all the life

teach me child   
take me back to the beginning
to a time of simple joy and happiness
give me a fresh prospective
to unlock my perceptions
help me to find a way
to clear tomorrow's responsibilities
from the pleasures of today

teach me child   
before I try to teach you