Edward Ibeh Poet Lyric

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Children

Children are all the same continent to continent.
  Innocent, impressionable; full of youthful exuberance
                              And wide-eyed wonder. 

              They're endlessly curious about the world 
                     Around them; sponges absorbing 
      All that their minds can conceive. They internalize 
           Things said, repeat words they hear, imitate
                             Behaviors they observe.

       To raise good children, parents must teach them
         Family values,  proper etiquette, good manners,
             Communication skills required to function 
            In today's society. They're receptive to acts 
                       Of kindness and compassion. 

        Children are all the same continent to continent.
   Innocent, impressionable; full of youthful exuberance
                            And wide-eyed wonder.

    They all want the same things: reassurance, freedom 
  To explore and discover, love, comfort, encouragement,
       Protection, guidance, attention. They need people 
      To play with, be it other children or with grown-ups;
                          Preferably their parents.

          They imbibe virtues such as respect, fairness, 
  And honesty, regardless of national origin, race, religion, 
    Or language. They comprehend gestures of genuine 
Friendship, and they're perceptive enough to immediately
                Detect hints of insincerity or instability.

         Children are all the same continent to continent.
     Innocent, impressionable; full of youthful exuberance 
                               And wide-eyed wonder.


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Anything You Want - Must Be New Poem Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke
Date: 07/31/2021

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Marikate Kingston September 4, 2021 at 6:10 PM As a school teacher, a program writer, and a parent of three, I felt this poem was excellent. Full of joy, fun, and meaning. It should be read and played at the beginning of a teacher's workshop. I read it three times. It's just wonderful and says it all. Edward Ibeh September 5, 2021 at 1:16 PM Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on my poem, Marikate:-) God bless.

Jan Allison August 1, 2021 at 1:29 PM made me think of the song 'the greatest love of all' and I love this poem Edward:-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh August 1, 2021 at 1:48 PM I love that song by Whitney Houston! Thank you very much, Jan:-)

L Milton Hankins July 31, 2021 at 1:55 PM Great poem, Edward. You know, it wouldn't have been the same if all parents got a manual with their children. Interesting how they turn out pretty much the same around the world. I liked your work! Edward Ibeh July 31, 2021 at 2:06 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Milt:-)