The Boy Inside
Tricycles, bicycles, marbles - the race
a young boy lives
with joy in his face.

The body containing him responds to time
as it yearns and stretches
continuing a climb.

Youth gives way to "I know I can"
the body of the boy
becomes a man.

The man responds to the circling sun
living his life
in passion and fun.

His wrinkled body now lives in pride
while his soul sheds a tear
for the boy inside.

                      Barnum Taylor © 1994