that child
hold eternity’s promise in share
hold in concert
dreams of the future
colorful pails on the ocean’s beach
festooned in starfish and octopus
jelly and jam
on crustless bread
lipstick smeared
on a giddy grin
two outs two strikes
bottom of the ninth
lost to the world
of pretend
a campfire
shared with friends
‘neath a canopy of forever stars
the strum of imagination
that brings song
to the young heart
that elevates
the courage of youth
the rhythm of spirit
that brings the thrill of dance
to young feet
that drives away
the limp of sadness
the hands of time
that will carry the dreams
into the future
toward the doors
opening on possibility
but now
that moon child
is alight with anticipation
waiting
wondering
wishing
looking to that miracle
that is tomorrow
rob kistner © 2019
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