Look into the eyes of a child

When they still believe

And encourage them to carry on

When others give them grief

Belief in things crazy

Silly or mundane

Is what drives a person on

For some it keeps them sane

Take a child’s belief

You take their very soul

Because a child without it

Simply isn’t whole

Just take a child by the hand

And show them the stars

Point out the moon and sun

Tell them we’ll live on Mars

Join them in kissing Fairies

And welcome imaginary friends

Hug them when the hounds come

And help them understand the message that it sends

Each of us has held a child

Who’s too scared to tell the truth

Just in case what they say

Needs undisputed proof.

© Steve Ellis (IntotheBlue) 2012