Innocence
by Keri
A song Chiriko might sing.

I'm not naive
I'm not as innocent
As you might think
I'm no less of a man
Than any of you

I'm not a child
I'm not even that young
I'm more adult
Than most adults I've met

Why do you cover my eyes?
I've seen more than you know
I'm not blind to anything
Why can't you understand?

I'm more than just intelligence
And an innocent smile
I've been through my share of hurt
I know more than what I've read
Because life's about more than what's written in books
So why don't you let me grow up?

Innocence
Do you even know
What that word means?
I'm mature enough to
Look you in the eye

I'll sacrifice my life
For you guys
Just like I know
That any one of you
Would do it for me

Why do you exclude me?
I enjoy having fun too
If you can't see past my appearance
How can I fight by your side?

I'm more than just a brain
And a childish face
I've got my fair share of scars
I know more than what I've studied
Because where can you go if you aren't street smart?
Why don't you let me grow up?

Why do you believe me
Only now that it's too late?
But I know I've proven myself
Now you know I'm a man

I'm more than just intelligence
And an innocent smile
I've been through my share of hurt
I know more than what I've read
Because life's about more than what's written in books
So why don't you let me grow up?

Innocence
Do you even know
What that word means?