Let our kids be kids
Don’t stand in their way
Let them imagine
Just let them play
Let them just shout
Scream in delight
Let them push boundaries
Bicker and fight
Don’t give them direction
Just watch close by
Don’t clip their wings
When they’re eager to fly
Let kids be kids
Let them discover, explore
Don’t stand up above them
Get down on the floor
Let them go barefoot
Let them dig in the dirt
Catch their tears when they’re crying
And give kisses when hurt
Let them watch tv
Let them climb trees
Let them collect childhood war wounds
Grazed elbows & knees
Let them have ice cream
Wear chocolatey chops
Let them have sweeties
And blow bubbles in pop
Let them be silly
Let them make mess
Let them have choices
Sometimes choose how to dress
Let them believe in magic
Play with imaginary friends
Let them choose books
And decide how they end
Let them splash in puddles
Let them dance in the rain
Let them do it once more
Then let them do it again
Let them paddle in the ocean
Let them sit surrounded by sea
Let them squeal in excitement
As the waves lap at their knees
Let them stay up late to watch movies
Let them stuff popcorn til full
Let them wear sunglasses in rainstorms
Let them feel cool
Listen to their laughter
Show them stars in the night
Watch the moon shine together
Whilst holding them tight
Let them tell you their daydreams
Let them hold onto your hand
Let them express aspirations
And the futures they’ve planned
Let them make mistakes
Give you their heartache to mend
Let them know that you’re with them
And always their friend
Let our kids be kids
Let them flourish and grow
And as their childhood whizzes past
Just let them know
That they’re always your baby
That you’re never apart
And that even in absence
They’ll still hold your heart.
Mrs FD
