This Side Of Me
This side of me is hidden,
Like a leopard in its den.
I keep it safe and shielded
From the monsters under beds.
Here my child-like wonder
Will not fear as she wanders
She can contemplate the stars
And climb the monkey bars
Wonder brings this side to light
And makes it such a sight
She is who stares at butterfly wings
And dances carelessly.
She climbs up rainbows
And races as fast as the wind can go
She brings joy into our lives
And eases away our strife
But not all approve of this friend of mine
To them she's impulsive and less than fine
She's been beaten and bruised
Broken and abused
If only they could see
Just how much happiness she brings
I could coaxe her out of hiding
And teach the world how to sing.