When one is young and deeply moved <br /> By vastness of the complexities of life, <br /> Pushing them aside to make room <br /> For dreams harboring all tomorrows, <br /> Attempting to put on hold, life's many woes <br /> In innocence walking over a one way bridge. <br /> And once it's crossed ... childhood dreams <br /> Assume an alien adult's expected point of view. <br /> Bridge collects toll from ... those who stood <br /> On denial fringe of maturing ... to adulthood. <br /> This one way bridge ... treats all the same, <br /> Passing souls along on life's maturing game; <br /> Allows all to carry across ... a single gem <br /> In form of memories kept ... in one's head, <br /> A vestige of youth's countless carefree days, <br /> Toting across this precious jewel of memories, <br /> Often granting smile ... of returning thought. <br /> Childhood has made its call ... on us all and <br /> Blessed each with memories to ... the living end, <br /> A host of reveries which only you can re-spend!<br /><br />Carl F. Hoffman<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/beyond-simplicity/
