To be young,
And unfettered

of the burdens
and troubles
of life

is a most precious
slice of fleeting time.

nimbleness itself!
innocence personified!
curiosity aflame!

Climbing towering trees,
diving into summer lakes,
building warrior forts,
chasing after brothers,
teasing freckled sisters,
giggling without cause,
and
creating memories

are the enterprise of children.

Let them be.
Celebrate them.
Forgive them.

Time will cure them soon enough.