Cookies and Milk

“Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.” Barbara Jordan
There’s not a single problem in the world that couldn’t be solved by sharing a cookie, a smile, and a hug. Imagine if before discussing nuclear arms or trade negotiations, our world leaders simply sat down, shared a glass of milk, a few cookies, and a quick nap. Maybe they would all dream of world peace.

No child was ever
Born with hatred and mistrust
We have taught them well
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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M  Avatar
May 30, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Oh brother Jerry how very beautiful your poem is and what a wonderful idea....l definitely would join the milk, cookie and nap brigade!! Haha....Debx
M  Avatar
June 1, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Where are you Brother Jerry? I am missing you and your humour! Hope all is ok with you my friend! Debx
Rolland Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 10:34 PM
great idea it could work, thanks jerry for the inspiration yann
Gifford Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 8:28 AM
A great idea my friend I will surely be giving it a try in day. Beautifully said. Enjoy your day, Jerry.
Greenhough Avatar
May 21, 2024 at 2:24 PM
A good poem of true happenings. We need to face society problems, as this poem indicates.
Brotherton Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Thank you Hilda
Wolf Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 9:09 PM
OUCH! That haibun pierced even my hard, cynical heart. Penetrating penning, Jerry! ~ Gershon
Brotherton Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Knowing our congress, one side would claim that the other side is trying to make everybody fat.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
You solved the world’s problems or did you just start a fight about who gets the first cookie. I love this, truly!
Brotherton Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 4:53 AM
You're probably right.
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