A child crying…

Because her birthday is coming…

And she does not want to become 9…

She wants to stay 8 for ever…

Oh, dear child.

Listen to me.

You will be a child for ever.

As your mom and me.

Don’t be fooled by the aging skin.

Or the tired eyes.

Inside the soul, we are still a kid.

Playing.

Laughing.

Happy.

Being sad.

As that first time I came to Be…