Children's Dreams

The dreams of children are simple things.
Of sunshine, laughter and a puppy's love,
Dress-up clothes or a new baseball glove.
The warm lap of comfort a mother  brings.

These things should be every child's right.
For many these dreams will never come true,
Some little ones have a  different view.
Their life is a struggle both day and night.

Food and shelter seem such a basic need.
To feel safe and warm at the day's end,
But so many for themselves have to fend.
How can these children possibly succeed?

Oh you kings in your castles so grand...
For dreams of children please take a stand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Horne Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Many congrats : )
Mehta Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 6:57 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Sara, Barbara
Brown Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 5:05 AM
Congratulations for your win Barbara in the contest "Sonnet Me" sponsored by Sara Kendrick. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Interesting rhyme scheme Barbara, a new one that I hadn't seen in sonnet. Congratulations on your success in Sara's Contest. Agape, Moses
George   Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 6:22 PM
Wonderful sonnet with a clear message, Barbara. Many congrats on your win. Love, Lainie.
Kendrick Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Thanks for the great entry in my contest..It is good to see who wrote these lovely works..Sara
Susan Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM
You're right - these things should be "every child's right." I like how your ending is a challenge. If only people would take it...
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