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Author:Daniel Case
Image: Children at Play (here)
need we go far, to take a peek
to see for our own self the situation
the upheaval affecting not just the meek
but those bashed beyond recognition
not physically but more emotionally
best liken in those of children
who exhibit feelings most naturally
of anger and bargaining without inhibitions
untold joy in having small children around
always the urge to catch one to kiss and hug
like twinkling stars of the night ever present
shrieks and shouts are music unplugged
get two together they readily communicate
in a crowd they'll bring the house down
boisterous and noisy they sometimes irritate
expected of them and not to be frowned upon
they throw tantrums in their anger of need
minders reason to instill discipline and acceptance
in reality a child of whatever bids often slips
the minders are the ones to learn compassion
Note: Delicate reasoning of anger
and acceptance with children
Jade's in d'Verse' Poetics: Kubler-Ross’ stages of grief
Kids are so uninhibited and free. And full of energy that we all wish we could bottle.
ReplyDeleteHank, I 100% agree with you on handling children gently. It is important that minders understand developmental stages and act based on that. I did a research study about domestic violence in the home and children and learned 2 things. Mothers that are depressed have less energy to deal with kids. Depressed mothers are more likely to say rambunctious behaviors have "hostile attribution." That means they think kids are purposely trying to aggravate their parents. It drives a big wedge into the bonding process between parent and child. I'm glad you chose to write your poem to that topic, as it gives me a chance to pipe up in support :)
ReplyDeleteHank, your interpretation of Lisa's challenge is fresh and quite wise ... I enjoyed reading it!
ReplyDeleteChildren are the future and we need to nurture them and their creativity.
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