Oh, for the innocence
Of the days we left behind
I’d gladly give all I have learned
For such a peace of mind
Oh, for the sense of self
The assured inherent truth
I’d give all that I have acquired
To give it back to you
Oh, for the endless hours spent
Pursuing life and love
I’d give the days, the years between
For just a minute of
Oh, for the child that lives within
The one I oft neglect
I’d give my mature ways
To give him self-respect
Oh, how the things we took for granted
Shine in retrospect
How I would give all I can see
To make what’s gone wrong correct
Objects, and the Distance Between Them 
That’s very true
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I must inquire further… Was there an element that stood out to you as bearing truth?
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These lines
How I would give all I can see
To make what’s gone wrong correct
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Yes… I understand. It is so hard… To see clearly what went wrong and when. And to feel so powerless to change something that seems so simple.
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Lovely poem my friend.
Yes the innocent care free days of youth before we had to carry the wat of the world on are shoulders for the rest of time.
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BY FOR NOW
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Thank you, Dawn. Those days were so simple, weren’t they… How we overlooked the rarity of what we had.
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At the time we didn’t realize what we had, such is youth.
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BY FOR NOW
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Oh! For the days of past.
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For the moments that we thought would last
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And nothing lasts.
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Touched
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🙂
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I always look forward to reading your poetry, and can relate to so many of them.
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I am glad that you are able to relate. Thank you for reading so consistently; I really appreciate it. 🙂
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