Innocence
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If I were you and you were me, |
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would I feel young? would I feel free? |
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Would I open my eyes on every new day, |
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filled with excitement and wanting to play? |
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Would a day take forever? a year feel like ten? |
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When will it be Christmas? or my Birthday again? |
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Could I play with your toys, with no worries or fears? |
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If I were upset, would you wipe my tears? |
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Would the world seem fresh, clean and new? |
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Would I know where to go? know what to do? |
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Would I go to school, eager to be taught? |
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Could I be naughty and not get caught? |
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Could I fight with my brother, then kiss and make up? |
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Go for a drink and share the same cup? |
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Could I run through the fields and play in the park? |
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Would I sleep with the light on, afraid of the dark? |
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Would I know how you're feeling, if you were me? |
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What would I think? What would I see? |
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If you were me and I were you, |
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how would YOU feel? what would YOU do? |
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© Amanda Beattie 2000 |
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