The honesty we had as children, - in the process of growing br We spoke from our heart, all of our feelings - we were br Showing br br Speaking the truth - right or wrong - we told it like it was br For we knew how to behave, - no reason, - just because br br Love came natural; we did not need learn it in school br We knew right from wrong, for living with love - required br No rules br br What came natural was real, what we dreamed and imagined - br We were taught our world was a fantasy, - and our dreams we br Must abandon br br As children, we see all people as our neighbors and friends br We are taught to beware, and are told - who we may, br And may not, - befriend br br Reality as we know it, - is an accepted - and conclusive br Fact of life br To conform we are told, “We must! ” - To a species living br As creatures with much strife br br We can never grow out - of our need for love.