Innocence

Innocence isn't always
being naive,
loving,
and curious
Innocence is holding onto
your childish ambitions
your goals,
hope
In times where it seems nearly impossible
You do not
lose your innocence
When you let someone between your thighs
Innocence isn't lost
when you start to see
the vulnerability
in those surrounding you
Innocence is lost
when hope is nowhere to be found
When your eyes lose their spark
and slowly dim
When you start to see humanity
as dull
Innocence is lost
when you no longer see the beauty
in the start of a new day
But most importantly
Innocence is lost
when you become derived
of your ability
to see humanity,
and the world
for all it's worth