'lie still, and be forevermore a child' Christopher Dowson <br /> <br />Your remote beauty is impressive <br />but not lovely. <br />I fear, the sudden aloof awareness <br />of these barren heights to which <br />no longer child you foolishly aspire - <br />and ruthlessly descend - <br />self banished from your elfin realm; <br />In which you dwelt and frolicked.<br /><br />jerry hughes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dwindling-childhood/
