THE AGE OF INNOCENCE

Once I was a child…
So innocent and carefree
Never once did I think of pain
Or how terrible it could be

Once I was a child…
Who had everything in the world
I never wanted anything more
Suffice.. that I was daddy’s little girl

Once I was a child…
Who was truly madly happy
I had my fun.. I played around
And I loved unconditionally

Once I was a child...
Who had no doubts or fears
Coz when things do go awfully wrong
Mommy will wipe away my tears

Once I was a child…
A special gift to my parents
I made mistakes.. I made them proud
But their hearts were always open

Once I was a child…
Who wanted to grow up quickly
I desired freedom, I demanded respect
The world was filled with endless possibilities

Yet…
How could it be.. after all these years
I’m lying here broken, with all these tears?
Innocence shattered.. dreams gone...
Believe disappeared.. hope undone..

Pray as I might, that child is gone
Left in her place is a woman scorned
Maybe soon she too will go
And life can start again in another flow..