Happy Child

I was a silly happy child inside but so few knew
I was told to obey the rules
I didn't have a clue

I'd frown and they would caution me for not closing my eyes
and following along with the games
that they thought were wise

they used to tell me I had no common sense
I think they were talking about money
seems kind of funny

that we live in a world where dollars define success
I think they were confused when they set up
this modern cultural mess

what matters more than what we have
is who we care about
and who cares about us
it's not hard to figure out
what is wrong with this world today
is we are chasing our tails
competing for a the power trip
wondering why it fails

when all we have is fancy stuff
and still feel so alone
maybe someone will remind us
what we have always known

a child is born with the most important thing of all
the will to learn, to trust, to share
and to get up when they fall

What we knew then we still know now but fear gets in the way
we don't need all their common sense
to succeed every day

just trust yourself to share yourself in every game you play
and trust the people who share themselves
thse true to what they say

I hope I can remember this when I am old and gray
hey wait a minute, what happened?
that seems to be today.

As long as we can be honest and still laugh at ourselves
Then we succeeded in our lives
our stories fill our shelves

with memories of every kind, the highs, the lows, the strife,
the times we shared with those who cared
are the best times of our life

I wrote this to remind myself and I have no defense
If I am wrong, I'll be alright
this is my common sense

this is my simple treasure that is all I need to be
a success in my heart and mind
and yes, I'm still happy.