The Mind of a Child

I shall be a child.

I shall rush through things.

I shall be foolish about things.

—Until I do not know myself.

Until my story ends in death,

I shall live a lifetime in a day.

I shall not love much.

—But I will love with all my heart.

I shall not search for certainty.

—For nobody does.

I shall not speak much.

—But I will speak with all my might.

I shall find no purpose in the end.

—One thing I shall know—

Asleep in my bed, I know that,

I'll be gone by 7:45.

Written by Claudia Wysocky
Writer

Claudia Wysocky, a Polish writer and poet based in New York, is known for her diverse literary creations, including fiction and poetry. Her poems, such as "Stargazing Love" and "Heaven and Hell," reflect her ability to capture the beauty of life through rich descriptions. Besides poetry, she authored "All Up in Smoke," published by "Anxiety Press." With over five years of writing experience, Claudia's work has been featured in local newspapers, magazines, and even literary journals like WordCityLit and Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Her writing is powered by her belief in art's potential to inspire positive change. Claudia also shares her personal journey and love for writing on her own blog, and she expresses her literary talent as an immigrant raised in post-communism Poland.