my inner child whispers “how long has it been”
“since you danced in the rain”
“scream out loud through your lungs”
“wear your slippers in the wrong foot”

“how long has it been”
“since you played in mud in a pouring rain”
“making a paper boat to see it sail away”
“sneak out and run to the fields”

“how long has it been”
“since you hurt yourself and ignore”
“carefully opening the door to sneak in”
“both hands and feet very dirty”

“how long...