i yearn for the peace
the tranquil, quiet mind
i long for the innocence
the carefree days of old
i miss the optimism
the vibrant dreams
i crave the hope
the bright-eyed wonder
days once present, i reminisce
first feelings, i nostalgically miss
youthful discoveries, i pine for
untainted perspectives, i long to reclaim
love once new, i ache to relive
first travels, i wish to retrace
small worries, i’d welcome again
the essence of my once-youthful self, i deeply miss
