I’d much rather see the world through the eyes of a child – an innocence surrounds them that is genuine and real.

How and why is it we lose ours? When did our eyes become so tainted?

Children on the other hand have no preconceived notions as their lives are unblemished like Snow White’s skin. Honest, sincere, spontaneous and perceptive – all characteristics we somehow forfeit to others over the years.

“Sugar coating. What’s that?” questions Gia.

“Mommy are you sad?” asks the perceptive Gia.

“Daddy, don’t wear that. It doesn’t look good on you!” states the honest Gia.

“Let’s go to Kings Island!” exclaims the spontaneous Gia.

If I could bottle our youth’s innocence and market it, you just might see me on the cover of Time Magazine as the richest woman. But the reality is that our lives are enriched by our children – they touch our hearts and make us whole. We become better, more responsible individuals with a bond even Wonder Woman could not break.

Priceless memories preserved in photos, videos or one’s mind, those keepsakes are gifts to us – living through and experiencing childhood through their eyes, teaching us what the essence of life is all about.

A child’s innocence

is because they are fresh and new

A child’s innocence 

is because they have not yet seen evil debut

A child’s innocence 

is because they are still pure

A child’s innocence

is because they have been unchallenged for sure

A child’s innocence 

is because their life is so beautiful and clear

A child’s innocence

is because they were not yet taught about fear

A child’s innocence

is because they have not yet been taught to hate

A child’s innocence

is because they are still loved with debate

A child’s innocence

is something to that we should cherish

A child’s innocence

is something that should not perish

A child’s innocence

is our last hope

A child’s innocence

could teach us to cope

And Gia’s innocence has taught me to cope.