Were
We
All the
Same once?
Do you remember the future,
From a child's eyes?
It was dazzling and promising.
A dream in the making.
How do you view the future now my friend,
From an adult's viewpoint?
Does your future fill you with fear,
As mine increasingly does me?
Does your version leave you bolt upright in bed, in a pool of sweat?
What happened to the childish innocence, the impunity?
Take me back to those days but remove my father.
Allow me to sleep in my childhood bed, allow me to dream.
Remove his footsteps.
Remove his voice.
Take
Away
His
Power,
His intimidating
Presence.