Being a Child

I don't mind being a child --
even when it means I have to play
the naive one in certain circles.

I don't mind being the innocent --
even when it means I must admit
I don't know what everyone else knows.

I don't mind being a virgin --
even when it means I must remain
clueless about certain aspects of life.

To be a child is to be released
from the rigors of serious adultness
and to be sent out to play.