250104 Inner Child

 Inner Child

I went in search of inner child
The part of me once free and wild
For I had lost it long ago
Where I misplaced it, I don't know 

Not sure where I have seen it last
Or know last time I really laughed
The two connected in some way
A child's laugh and sense of play 

All that I know is it's not here
A fact that's been made crystal clear 
By lack of fun and somber tone
Diminished playfulness since grown

The happy child I used to be
Replaced by responsibility 
Adult to child seems so illusive
Must they be mutually exclusive 

Can't I be grown and still carefree
Mature yet embrace levity
Be an adult and become wise
Yet, see things through a child's eyes

Be quick to laugh; seeking out fun
Make time to play though work's not done
Act silly, foolish, without fear
What others think, or I appear

Approach my days more jokingly
Yes, even if the joke's on me
To laugh at self, let down my hair
Enjoy some time without a care

If inner child is to be found
It won't appear within a frown
But in a giggle or a squeal
For silliness is child's appeal

We all have just one life to live
A precious gift our Lord did give
Need not be lived so seriously
But like a child - joyful, carefree 

Yes, I'm a child of God above
Laughs, joy, and mirth, he's plenty of
Sweet gifts he means for everyone 
Not only for when we are young 

And as such, I can live carefree 
For he says, " cast your cares on me"
What joy to know my Lord has smiled
Because I am his precious child

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