the child inside me
playful, nervous, and uncertain
yearns
for the love
never received
back then
he marvels at things
like bridges
and trains
still needing play
the child inside me
struggles to connect
with all the grownups
who lost their light
as they grew taller
and
successful
and
responsible
and
boring
the child inside me
marvels at who I have become
gifted
in the use of
smoke and mirrors
with an iron will
to live
to love
those close
the child inside me
forever unfinished
is never
undone
Mike's Look at Life 
Absolutely fantastic poem!
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transparently reflective! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for subscribing to Bold Conversations. It gave me the opportunity to visit here and read your insightful poem. Thanks. ~ Alicia
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Thank you Alicia, and welcome.
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I enjoyed your poem.
Thanks for looking at The Photo Exchange blog.
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Thank you!
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Forever unfinished ………..
though sometimes undone …..
….. and still marveling ……… with tears in my eyes
Thank you, I am touched, I’m so glad I came here.
John
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Your blog is stunning and your comment carries more weight than you know.
Thank you John. Be my friend.
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I would gladly ….. but being new to the world of blogging ….. how do I become a friend?
John
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You already are my friend by virtue of your previous comment. Now we just touch base now and again….
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Have you clicked “follow” on my blog so you are notified of recent posts?
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Sure have …..this is fun ….. have you checked the new ‘world visitors’ section of the stats page …. fascinating!
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Yes it is really fascinating. Makes me feel like an international celebrity. See, we are friends!
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Happy for you that he survived.
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We are one, he and I. Thanks!
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