Be Like a Child

It is time to let go of what weighs us down,

before it buries us like a million grains of sand.

Perhaps we need to turn into a class clown,

and make people laugh to forget the day's woes.

As a child it was easy to be carefree,

to run, jump, and play without a moment of unease.

Life was so simple, and our hearts were light,

we never thought it would change with time.

The games we played filled us with joy,

and all were welcome to join in the fun.

Some passed down from generations before,

and others created from our endless imagination.

Along the way we lost this innocent view of life, 

and how easy it can be to enjoy each day.

Grown up responsibilities clouded our thoughts

and took away our ability to just live and let go.

Once again, we need to be like a child,

and learn to let go every once in a while.

Play a game, tell a joke, or dance to a favorite tune,

to smile and laugh until we fall to the ground.

When we choose to welcome this back into our lives,

the daily responsibilities will carry less weight.

If we can be like a child and have a little fun each day,

our hearts will be lighter, and the sun will shine on our face.