I Want a Mansion the Child Says

A mansion the child says, with a million miles of green grass. 
I hope his heart will not be broken, if this does not come to pass.
Shelter in the form of a house is really the important part,
I tell the young one. A home is truly the best start.

Shelter in a lean to, a cave, or thatched hut in France B,
Can be the best of places, it does not have to be fancy.
You must remember about shelter the main thing is…
The people inside who love you, who make you feel like a whiz.

They are your true shelter, your place to go in a storm.
They know how to nurture you, to love you up and keep you warm.
Shelter is not a dwelling as much as a wonderful place to be.
A mother, father, grandma, auntie, whose love eyes clearly see….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Lovefred Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 10:09 AM
Caren this is just crazy good. You are a great writer. Thanks for sharing!!!!! =Hazel
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:52 AM
Thank you so much Phyllis.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 4:18 PM
This is a wonderful teaching poem Caren! Kids see too many things online and on T.V. that makes them quest for unreasonable desires. Your advice is golden. I am saving this gem to my faves! It is so filled with morals kids should strive for instead. Blessings xxoo
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:53 AM
They truly do want so much - material stuff. It never makes them feel as great as a mother's arms.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Beautifully said, sweet Caren!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:53 AM
Thank you Kim.
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 2:21 PM
the last two lines sum it all up SO well. Great job, Caren
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:53 AM
Thank you Andrea
Hankins Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 1:25 PM
So true, Caren. Family is your enduring shelter.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:53 AM
In most cases I believe this to be true.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 1:02 PM
This is truly the shelter a child would dream to be, dearest Karen. Wonderfully done. Blessings.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:54 AM
They all want this.
Boreham Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 11:57 AM
How lovely and true too !!! Enjoyed this much, Thanks :)
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:54 AM
Thank you Paris.
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