David Smalling Poet Sijo

Child Rearing

Only a toddler, self strewn upon the Walmart floor like paper
To be swept up from its tantrums against a cuddling breast
And I saw tomorrow like a Pisa leaned on old men in distress

The error is not in them, but in the fruit brought to the table soon
Who called every dew that drenched the dawn a bitter tear
And rot the root of the breaking bud compensating for drought

A fruiting tree needs dry season to hold the blossoms firm
Mothers need tomorrow as reason little toddlers squirm
For every child is fresh foundation for the future of our years

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Audrey Haick November 26, 2010 at 8:17 PM Your words always hold immense wisdom David. And yes, children today will make the "fresh foundation for the future of our years"! Profound! Always, Audrey

Harry Horsman November 24, 2010 at 9:38 PM we all want the best for our children David. sometimes i believe we "Kill with kindness" enjoyed your poem,and the philosophy. Harry

Phyllis Babcock November 23, 2010 at 9:42 AM A very well penned write. Raising children is no easy task and every parents want's their children to have a great future. Thank you for your kind comments. God Bless Phyl

Sylvia Coulstock November 22, 2010 at 8:17 PM Hi David.Not easy the responsibility of bringing up children.Very important to get it right as you so profoundlly write they are our future.Even when we're gone they continue hopefully learning from our mistakes not repeating them.I don't know this poetry form but love the images you use they conjure up deep feelings in my mother/grandmotherheart.loving children and the world as I do.I enjoyed this unique write thank you.Glad you liked my write on life and appreciate your comments.Love June. (S)

Wilma Neels November 22, 2010 at 10:58 AM A brilliant write on the future generation.. I really love the visuals in your first stanza David.. Thank you for your comments today ;)

John Freeman November 19, 2010 at 6:50 PM For every child is fresh foundation for the future of our years. David, I pray we plant their feet upon better precept. Agape, moses

Sara Kendrick November 19, 2010 at 4:00 PM Good one...That time and relationship between mother and child is so important..Sara

Michael J. Falotico November 19, 2010 at 3:02 PM inspirational write on our future's hands...Michael

Poet Destroyer A November 19, 2010 at 1:40 PM Some will need it ,, we all long for our kids to have a bright future,, enjoyed David,..p.d.