We Miss The Innocence Of Childhood Poem by John Sensele

We miss the innocence of childhood
When the world looked green
In our mind inhabited a mellow mood
Thoughts, plans and actions sparkled clean.

We miss the pretence of adolescence
When we discovered our true nature
In our mind inhabited human right defence
Thoughts, plans and actions defied the future.

We miss the essence of adulthood
When we started a family
In our mind inhabited preoccupation with food
Thoughts, plans and actions listened to a hallowed homily.

We miss the obsolescence of middle age
When our lives run their course
In our mind inhabited incipient dotage
Thoughts, plans and actions defend wisdom discourse.