The innocence of youth..

Hope

As the setting sun sinks in far horizon
a hushed reverence imbues each face,
fields of yellow flowers, silent and still
pay hommage to love's farewell embrace

Together, they have roamed fields of flax
admired butterfly and busy honey-bee,
shared joyous intimacy of nature's wealth
the innocence of youth so vibrant, carefree

Such sweet purity, lost on calloused hearts
why does man grow aloof, his spirit crust,
but rather, let insincerity, incongruity begone
if he would catch a wave of childlike trust! 

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I enjoyed reading your poem, It reminded me of these lines.
"Nothing but a child could wash those tears away
Or guide a weary world into the light of day
And nothing but a child could help erase those miles
So once again we all can be, children for awhile" Steve Earle

[Tom]

Yes indeed a most relatable quote, spot on and thank you for your time & visit!!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Children are so innocent and honest...wonderful traits, but often those are lost because environment finds ways to taint them.
j.

[Tom]

Yes sadly so so jacob, regretabley that's a fact, thanks for stopping by!

[John the Baptist]

Unfortunately, many do grow aloof, hardened by the way of the world. It's not a life sentence; it's possible to reform. Maybe poetry can help in that process.

[Tom]

Indeed so, thank you John ther Baptist

[Neville]

A proper little gem if ever there was Tom .. You just nailed the innocence of youth & how easy and oft it is lost .. Neville 😎🌻👍

[Tom]

True indeed and thank you Neville

[Sami Khalil]

An awesome poem!
Youth slips from our hands like sand. We build sand castles before the waves of reality crashes on. We awake to a new reality every day. We realize most precious time is gone. Capuche!
I feel it too!

[Tom]

Yes you felt so in kindred, poetic harmony, thank you Sami ...

'Youth slips from our hands like sand '