when we were young
everyday was an adventure
the farthest we could walk
the fastest we could run
ten minutes was a lifetime
when a lifetime was just begun
no guilt could outweigh us
no conscious could prick us
sleeping blameless sleep
only our own dreams to keep
darkness hid no demons
because we had never met
but then the world moulded us
told us to be responsible
sensible, obedient, subservient
we could be whatever we wanted
if lines were towed, rules obeyed
it was our oyster to be enjoyed
but with clipped wings
we can never fly
the appearance of a freedom
we can never find