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