240727 Still a Child

 Still a Child 

Been an adult for quite some time

Yet, still a child within my mind

Though calendar says I've grown old

I'm still a youngster - truth be told

Don't mean with child-like innocence 

For that's been gone a long time since 

Nor juvenile in what I say

Though certainly can talk that way

Not like a child in look or size

But still can see with a child's eyes

Can view new things with sense of wonder

Feel like a child when make a blunder

Seem as grown-up, inside and out

Yet, like a child, am filled with doubt

Quite capable of " adulting"

Still, child in me craves nurturing 

Have child-like fear when facing bugs

Like kid, feel safest wrapped in hugs

Emotions can sometimes be wild

Like thoughts and bodies of a child

Though, don't have child's energy

Can still play hopscotch, easily

No somersaults can do of late

Have child's impatience when I wait

Most childish things I've put aside

But there's one that can't be denied

To trust the Lord with child-like faith

Approach his throne without disgrace

To gaze on him, in awestruck state

When I come to the pearly gate

And run like child into his arms

Certain he's protected me from harms

Dear Abba, as your child, I'm blessed

Believing that's not childishness

For, as good Father to your child

Your grace and mercy have stockpiled 

But mostly, as my heavenly parent

Your love for me is so apparent 

And on me, I know you have smiled

Sing hallelujah! I'm  your child!