Basking in her innocence

Up and down the world goes round,

With spatters of smiles and the occasional breeze.

Innocence of her gaze, her touch, her breath,

Is the one sure thing that will never cease.

My only fear and anxiety right now,

is when her curiosity gets the better of her.

How am I to explain what needs to be said?

When all I want to do is to protect and smother.

Catch-22 when time is limited and short,

and when the heart is beating weak.

How long can her innocence keep me going?

When even after prayers, things seem bleak.

My child, my mentor, you're my shining star,

I have nothing to give but my loyalty and to keep mum.

It's still a long way till the fools understand,

but till that happens I'll protect you from them.