inside moments

it is interesting
sitting
having a conversation with "adults"
wrapped in big bodies
but hearing
and seeing
only a somewhat frightened
struggling
very unsure
vulnerable
little boy

and feeling
the vulnerable
very unsure
struggling
little seed
within myself

so necessary
to look beyond the wrapping

but

that takes risk
and the desire to be interested
in what one finds
when you untie the ribbons
and take off the fancy paper

and
the willingness
to accept
and love
and treasure
what you find within

and how often
do we take the time

and how often
do we treasure
the gift
of one another