Let the Children Play

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A child is simply uncomplicated neither inhibited, nor reflective, free. Unencumbered by the past not held-back by what lies ahead, beyond care for contemplation. Children - jump in puddles, splash in the bath create spontaneously lose themselves in endless play sing and laugh whenever they want love old people dearly have limitless imagination and curiosity chortle and sing when playing together eat stuff from the jar are creative with their messiness appreciate the tiniest things that matter care not for caution nor hesitation are fearless of consequences are self-centred are self-possessed rightfully just so. a gift for us to share their joy of life, and their boundless enthusiasm for fun. Let the children play - they have so much to teach us.

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Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 6/22/2018 10:00:00 AM

I love that you have released your inner child to write this inspiring piece John. As you rightly say”they have much to teach us” and we in turn hold their future in our hands.I look forward to reading more of your insightful work.