Deprive Them, Not

There lays within the heart of the child, truth
We, as adults, can either see it or refuse it
But, in either case, we must know what it is
To actually be able to decide which to choose
Being able to recognize, identify, choose
Means that there is possibility for mankind
We must endure the weight for the children
Let them not grieve in the silence of dark
Let them smile within the sound of light
And let them live free to be children
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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October 6, 2008 at 8:59 PM
I love the line "let them live free to be children". Childhood is so brief and fleeting, and so precious. It's up to us to keep them free from the weight of the world as long as possible. Well done! Blessings~Carrie
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