Ode to my Inner Child

My dear Inner Child, I’m finally ready

to grow, and acknowledge to you

how vital you are to my progressive well-being -

how my whole life depends on your view.

You know why I’m here, how to get where I need,

and the laughter and joy I could gain.

Yet many choices I’ve made without your accord

have caused us both suffering and pain.

When you’re happy, I’m happy, when you’re sad so am I,

but it’s taken me this long to see

that your wisdom and courage arise from your love

offered freely for the advancement of WE.

I stand now before you, this pledge in my heart:

I ask you re-join me today,

and together we’ll travel where you know I must go

to find purpose, abundance, and play.

ora millis