We were once wise

We were once wise
 
We were once wise
 
pushing away those who did not feel safe
 
reaching out for the smile which was true
 
using all our senses to explore and connect.
 
We may not yet have known that
 
we should not fly too close to the sun
 
wrestle with a moving car
 
or think now is forever.
 
Yet, we knew that the freedom to fly
 
was as necessary as the home of the breast
 
the tucking in
 
a goodnight kiss
 
praise
 
laughter
 
colors
 
light
 
exploring the science of splashing in the tub
 
that shiny is good but is not dependent on size or
 
the price on the stock market.
 
We knew the best costume was the one
 
which did not restrict our flying
 
or keep the world too large at night.
 
We knew to ride on clouds
 
while we explored all the universes
 
We knew making music did not require a
 
Stradivarius but merely a spoon on any hard surface.
 
We know we could scream from hunger, sadness, or pain.
 
And could laugh when twinkling eyes sent beams of love
 
over us.
 
When did we become so ignorant?
 
Forget the wisdom which was so clear?
 
We used to be hungry not food challenged.
 
We were warm or we were cold.
 
We were not lazy, stupid or obsolete.
 
When we felt unsafe our voice make a pact
 
with the wind.
 
We were once wise.
 
Written October 19, 2018