Let Them

Let the children play,
Let them make believe.
If he wants to be a princess, let him.
If she wants to be a super hero, let her.
Let them leap from rock to rock,
Battling the invisible demons that surround them.
Goodness knows they'll be doing so the rest of their lives.
Let them giggle with their friends,
Let them play in the park.
What are skinned knees, but lessons learned?
Soon enough there will be deeper cuts you cannot tend.
Let the children play.
Let them dream the day through.
If there are mud pies to be made, let them.
If there are dragons to be slain, let them.
Let them explore the enormous world around us,
Discovering that which brings them joy.
Help them grow outward instead of inward.
They'll do that all on their own.
Let them make mistakes,
Let them be too silly.
What harm can be done by a little embarrassment?
Life is made up of silly slips & enormous mess ups.
Let the children play,
Let them be happy.
If they want to be silent, let them.
If they want to be crazy, let them.
Let them seek the way they are,
Finding the pieces that make up a person.
Best it happens now than when they're all grown up.
Let them be themselves.
Who cares what anyone else says?
What right does anyone have to dictate who they are?
Let the children be children.
Don't force them to grow up too fast.
Because soon enough you'll see the damage that will do.