they've got it right

life was so much easier when the world was our playground.
when everything was fun
and we just couldnt be bothered by small problems.
everything was so full of color and beauty.
the world was a huge, wonderful place
and we just couldnt wait to explore it.
but look at us now,
we've learned that the world wasnt made to be explored.
now we just wait and watch it turn in circles
as we sit there with our eyes half closed,
not even bothering to notice the sunrise and sunset
to us those are just things that mark the start and end of our days
but to the little ones,
it's beauty.
it's amazing and big and wonderful,
promising the opportunites the days ahead will bring.
why can't we see the world like that anymore?