The Peter Pan In Us Poem by louis rams

there's a peter pan in all of us waiting to be free
a peter pan in all of us - just waiting to be free
why must we grow up in a world that does'nt care
and with us children the wars they want to share.

wendy, michael and john took a trip to this fairyland
and all they had to do was hold on to each others hands.
if children can find love and peace, and always have
a smile upon their face.
what is wrong with the grownups
' to smile is no disgrace'.

don't you remember the times you traveled in your mind
and you left any worries - completly behind.
the mind of a child does not see color, race or creed
but in love and sharing - in this they do believe.

let your mind soar like peter pan in flight
and you will see what children see
in this fantasy world of delight.

(C) L. RAMS