THE THOUGHTS OF A YOUTH

THE THOUGHTS OF YOUTH Innocence, a pure essence Unjaded and unmarked With hearts as tender as wings No worries to burden Just craving tales of the moon Nestled in Mama's embrace Contentment knew no limit We, already complete Playing in the earth's embrace Our perpetual inclination Greeting without restraint Our voices always heard Our realm, unbound No barriers No divisions No room for animosity Nor the need for romantic entanglements A world aglow with joy Daddy would bring home a new friend Mommy would guide our steps We flourished harmoniously In peaceful accord The thoughts of youth In our familiar enclave Evoke a yearning for days gone by A fragment of existence dearly missed Adulthood, a stark contrast An inevitable prediction That the days of youth should be embraced And fully cherished Moments I'll always hold dear Times I'll forever treasure Are the fleeting days of youth Untouched by even a breath of regret Achebe jnr