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Slice of Life |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England 
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Slice of Life Take a piece of childhood beaten by a dad, although you only beat them when you know that they’ve been bad. Take a slice of living not protected by a mum. It’s only fair to leave a mark to punish what they’ve done. Take a term of school time where masters had a cane and if any dared to answer back their hands would feel the pain. Take an ounce of common sense, they’ve all learned over time, to not get caught and keep it shut, but walk their narrow line. Take a change of attitude, they now won’t play our game. The way that we have treated them puts all adults to shame. Take the crazy mixed up kids, be proud of what you’ve made. They start their life by walking on foundations that you’ve laid. Take a look at how to care, let children have their say and if you feel they need some help, just guide them on their way. Take a leaf from God’s own book, no matter where you pray, you’ll find they all read just the same, love is the only way. Ivor G Davies The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last. It lives the full spectrum of time, the future, the present and past. |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
This is lovely Ivor. Isn't it a shame how much of the world seems to have forgotten that children are treasures, to be cherished and loved, and we are to be an example that they may follow to become people of integrity and honesty, love and kindness. I very much enjoyed the read, sir  Caroline He who wants a rose must respect the thorn. |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Caroline, While I think that we have gone too far legislating about how children should be treated in the UK, to the extent that neither parents, teachers or the police have any control, I also believe we are living in a 'sick' society and a lot of people have lost touch with moral responsibility. The amount of child abuse and mistreatment that goes on is horrendous, as an ex foster parent and knowing the way I was treated as a child leaves me with an appreciation of that a fine balance has to be kept between control and abuse! Thanks again for your comments... Ivor |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thought-provoking write |
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