What happened to hugs

The feeling of being loved

The warmth of a mother

The protection of a brother

 

What happened to smiles

The bright memories of a child

Playing tag in the rain

Wishing for more than change

 

What happened to dreams

When everything was as it seemed

When there were no traps,

                        trips,

                        and tricks

Up people’s sleeves

 

When unicorns and faeries

And princes and princesses

Were real

All because we believed

 

When thoughts of manipulation

Of two-sided faces

Of selfish intentions

Weren’t on our minds

 

When nightmares and fears

And worries and tears

And burdens and burns

Weren’t all that we had

 

But, we’re bothered with the task

Of making our lives last

Without making meaning

Of what our lives are bringing

 

But one day I wish

That to live was to be

That instead of enemies

We’re making memories

 

Of laughter

Of joy

Of happiness

Of anything and everything

 

Instead of the plaguing pain

Plaguing worries

And pain

And burdens that aren’t even yours

 

One day I wish

That to live was to be

Untaintedly Happy