Eternal Childhood

Lay your head down
Wish that you may escape
To a world of childhood and long flowy dresses and flowers braided in your hair

Lay your head down
And remember
Running barefoot
Forts in the woods and soup made from wild onion grass
Christmases, birthdays, and road trips
Art projects
Swimming in the lake

Lay your head down and know
Like wisps of steam floating off your coffee cup childhood is not eternal
Yet somehow its impact lasts a lifetime

Lay your head down and realize
The chase of childhood innocence is over
Embrace the perfectly flawed woman you’ve become
With eyes wide open the new experience of life begins