you were a child once

you were a child once I don't know how
you got so big and far off wow
a baby once on your mother's lap
what came between you and now?

we were always so proud of your walk your speech
your fat cheeks like a downy peach
something put those days in thick cling wrap
and cut them off each from each

when you tore down the driveway we laughed so strong
your babble was a song
you were a child once and I was one too
can't we get along?