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Life as a Child |
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ken Junior Member
since 2000-03-10
Posts 49RI |
Life as a Child Adults want to be children again They think our life is so easy But after reading what I wrote It may make you a little queasy Yes we have many toys for play And yes we ride our bikes But I would give them up anytime To avoid my parents strikes Yes we have birthday parties Grandmas’ card was sent But the bullies at school take it away Just because I’m different Little league, for all of us But it makes some real mad Since my parents got divorced I never see my dad So many friends at home and school Should we just stand by Or join the majority of all the kids Doing nothing but getting high School vacations are so much fun But can be the time of danger Because that’s the greatest time Harm can come from a stranger Being a child should be the best part of life But as you can see, it’s not a game We need guidance and security We can’t enjoy freely, and that is a shame So next time you wish to be a child Remember what you’ve read It’s not as easy as you may think Stay who you are instead Ken |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Ken: All children need loveand to keep being told and shown just how special they are...sounds like you're writing about a miserable childhood..  (HUGS |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I really wouldn't mind being a child again. Mine was a wonderful one. But not everyone's was or is. Great poem Ken! Denise |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is great Ken. I wouldn't want to be a child again in this time...in my own past yes...it was wonderful..no worries at all. But things have changed...society has changed..and childhood is no longer the safe, warm place it was when I was young (and the dinosaurs are gone too!LOL) |
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MyPenNameIsSam Member
since 2000-03-06
Posts 94usa |
so true, Ken. SO many parents/adults in general don't take the time to consider exactly how things have changed for kids lives or go the opposite route and just don't let their kids out of the house. It's nice to see you're thinking about it. I know it had changed a lot when I was in school compared with when my folks were in school and I know it's changed a lot even in the 3 yrs since I graduated from highschool. It's good to keep in touch with the changes though b/c they explain so much in terms of the attitudes and emotions of the kids that are still in school. It really helps one to better tolerate attitude changes and such, of those that are younger if you continue to remind yourself of how these kids lives really are. -molly aka sam< !signature--> "One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." -Andre Gide [This message has been edited by MyPenNameIsSam (edited 03-19-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I'm still a child but with a lot more responsibilities! And I must say I am a happy one at that! I still play hard but now with bigger toys, ones that I have to pay for! LOL  But after reading this it makes me think of how we all need to provide our children..... Give them much love, security and guide lines to follow! This has opened my eyes. Thank you for making me see what I must do for my own child! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Alot of powerful words in this one. No, every child isn't fortunate enough to have a wonderful homelife growing up...thanks for the reminder |
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