Inner Child

Inner child

is part of your subconscious—

the sense of wonder, creativity,

innocence, vulnerability,

Alas, emotional wounds too.

We all have an inner child.

If neglected, we suffer.

If connected, we heal.

We become emotionally-resilient.

So I nurture my inner child—

Be it through watercolor,

being curious about

the butterfly we saw,

picking treasures on my walks

or playing with plush toys

in the summer backyard.

I’m in midlife,

but mental health

hasn’t bothered me yet—

because I never let

my inner child suffer,

not even once!

So, check with your

neglected inner child

and feel better.