Within me is a child trying to escape
A child who still plays let's pretend
Makes toy soldiers come to life
I am a wizard in a magical world
The hero from comic books
From all the books ever written
I am Batman, Spiderman and Superman
Daring and brave, always saving the world
Within me is a child trying to escape
A child who still cries when in pain
Who is afraid of the dark and the unseen
Someone who needs to be held tight
Needs the tenderness of a motherly kiss
And, the caress of a tender hand
I still have the hopes and fears
Of that child within
Within me is a child trying to escape
I still have the dreams, the ambitions
Make wishes,believing that they will come true
I still dream childish dreams
Of castles in the air
And pretend that I have friends
Who never cause me pain
Yes, there is still a child within
Within me is a child trying to escape
But he will always be a prisoner within
Never allowed outside his cell
Retaining his fear, his pain
And his dreams are just dreams
And the world will try
To make me forget, that ...
Within me is child always trying to escape
General honesty
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Wonderful
Well said..there is indeed a child in everyone thats constantly being fobbed off by ourselves sometimes or by the people around at times..yet truly its the ongoing faith and the dream in life that motivates and keeps us all going..I dont think we should give an vent to the child in us to escape..I have always retained the child within me and allowed it to pamper and trust me I have seen it surpassing the worst of situations with utmost ease..I must say it also helps you stay young beautiful and healthy...Aah if only everyone in the world were childlike then we would see the earth transformed into an Eden like never before..
Keep dreaming Robin, I am sure your day will come as long as you dont let go the trust, the child within you...I believe there is this very thin line between dream and reality that one must shatter to make it one..I am myself striving to break open it one day...Children are the best inspiring force that takes you to unbelievable heights..so you are the lucky in the lot who is still retaining the child in you..
Cheery Cheers on the above thought..
Rhythmdivine
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I completely agree
So my favorite part is when you point out the things a child loves to do and your own longing to still do those same things. Sometimes as a child you create an imaginary friend. Some days I still wish I could have that imaginary friend because they never talked back, never yelled at you, and never hurt you. I'm engaged and still somedays I wish I was a child so that I could have these days back. But I really liked how you stressed the point that our inner child stays hidden from veiw.
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I agree with Damsel
Though I should point out that my imaginary friend would yell at me constantly... Still does... As for your poem it is one of many that impress me in your collection. I would love to read some more if you have more to post. You are truly a gifted writer.
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October 8, 2008
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