a childlike friendship

a childlike friendship is one in which you become friends with someone simply by letting them borrow your pencil, or helping them build a sandcastle, or sitting with them during lunch. there are no questions of, "am i just an acquaintance, or a friend, or an in-between of the two?" there are no labels in this type of friendship. and it is this childlike friendship that i desperately seek but no longer can find.

when i see children, i smile and yearn for their innocence and their simple minds. it makes me sad to know that when they grow up, they're going to break out of their naivety, face the harsh reality, and be clouded with doubts about people and life. sigh.

i miss being a kid.