a child learns
but it doesn’t stop there
our search for happiness
instead of cheerfulness
leads us to sadness
a child smiles
and says what’s on their mind
so innocently
and we were children once
and forgot what we learned
about how to be happy
they sleep so soundly without a care
and cry and dry their eyes
their play is their work
picking a flower
watching butterflies
they drink water
from the fountain
when thirsty
they laugh so easily
and live within each moment
as if time will always stand still.
