Living Like a Toddler

I want to live like a toddler again,
This plasticky adulthood is all in vain.
Starting from scratch, this is my rebirth,
I’ll seek only the truth, and find the heaven on earth.

I want to stand up for the first time again,
Even though I know the world around me will disdain.
Though I've been standing up and sitting down from years,
This time I’ll stand up for my ideals and against my fears.

I want to speak for the first time once more,
This time I’ll learn to whisper, not to roar,
And I’ll speak to express, not to impress,
As the truth always shines, more or less.

I’ll learn to fight, but with the demons inside,
The evil, greed, disgrace and hatred,
And I’ll not just learn, but will also implement,
The books, wisdom and the teachings sacred.

I will believe in fairy-tales and I’ll see the light,
I’ll learn to live free & figure out what’s wrong and right.
And I’ll refuse to accept strange rules of people outside,
For this time I’m not blindfolded, my eyes are open wide.

As the hourglass unwinds, I’ll feel my first sunshine,
And I’ll carry the fireflies in a jar,
So that when the dark night comes around,
I’ll shine bright like a newly born star.

And I will let those fireflies go away,
As they’ll spread the light all around.
For I've learned true happiness comes from giving,
As one candle ignites thousands, still being safe and sound.

When the autumn winds blow chilly and cold,
I’ll struggle to stick to my tree,
But its roots and stems will be strong enough,
To cure the bruises of my knee.

And when the clouds weep and a tap opens from the sky,
I’ll learn to feel the rain and not to sigh.
Amused by those heavenly droplets, I’ll open my tiny hand,
Drenched with joy, I’ll smell the sweet scent of my motherland.

I’ll learn to laugh and love without fear,
And I’ll feel the joy of simple pleasures and endless cheer.
Far up away from the boundaries & fences,
I’ll see the world through my hopeful lenses.

And as my days come to an end,
I’ll continue the enchantment of the magic wand.
For when I’ll die, my face will shine with a broad smile,
Because I lived my life like a toddler all the while.