That Little Girl Poem by Vanessa Kingsley

Small, young and innocent
I wonder where I’ve hidden it
I wonder if I’ll ever find it again
Playing hide and seek all day
Running through the trees to play
A game unlike the world has ever seen
Then I heard a song I’ve heard before
That helped my heart go and soar
Up into the treetops I couldn’t climb
It was about a girl like me
Who dreamed she could fly and other things
Who dreamed to jump and land like a cat on her feet
Where did she go
That little girl
Who’s smile helped light up her little world
Where did she go
That special heart that always seemed to tear apart
Is she gone
Or simply waiting
To fly

Now I walk these crowded trees
Searching for a playful peace
Searching for a bit of beauteous green
Sadly nothing in my sight
I runaway and try to hide
And find myself surrounded by my world
I heard no noise from outside
Just the creek and a birdie’s cry
And the gentle whisper of the majestic trees
Then I could fly
Past the mountains and the clouds
Now I’m looking down
I can fly
That little girl flies

I find myself waking up
In my bed my day was rough
I feel the water pouring from my eyes
It was all a silly dream
One I had when I could sing
Of silly childish playful things
Not anymore
Nonetheless a dream it was
One that healed my heart and blood
One that made me feel safe again
So I walked to a tiny park
Alone in the frightful dark
I sat myself in a tiny swing
I kicked my legs and brushed the air
I felt as if I had no cares
So I closed my eyes and then I could truly see
That I was flying through the open air
Laughing loudly everywhere
Once again I was that little girl
With braids that were unraveling
And a smile that did some crazy things
And a heart that was as pure as gold

That little girl isn’t lost
The two of us we had a talk
She said she felt lonesome and afraid
But now I play with her all the time
We make up games
We play with rhymes and everyday we go outside and we fly
Yes we fly