Innocence

 

Laughter so true, heart so whole

Pure as gold, Eyes of a clear soul

...the eyes of a smiling baby

Blissful ignorance, blind trust

Till I met curiosity as I must

It built a longing in my heart

It led me down a lonely path

In the eyes of the moon and stars

Curiosity built a fire in my eyes

Like the glint in the eyes of the wise

Maybe we went too far

Maybe we crossed that line

Now, nothing is just black or white

Now, I see various shades of gray

A shadow across my heart

Like a word hastily spoken

Like an egg easily broken

Innocence vanished

Like smoke in the darkness of night

Like shadows in the presence of light

Wearing this mask that grin and lies

Hides my guilt and shades my eyes

I crave for the “me” I used to know

How does one unlearn alone

That which is already known

I see everyone wears this mask

I wonder if the thought bugs you too

In spite of this sweet but plastic smile

If you crave the "you" before the fall

If you miss the "you" you used to know