It Takes a Whole Village To Raise a Child: the Truckers

The Truckers: It has been said that it takes a whole village To raise a child; How does the village help Families raise the children? Truckers live in the village; and together, they, Along with everyone else helps raise the children. How do they help? The truckers transport the goods that merchants Need so the merchants can sell the things That folks need to be smart, strong, healthy, Entertained, clothed, and happy. They work around the world…endlessly. Delivering products. Through towns and cities Driving here, driving there; delivering goods. Back in the times of the horse and carriages, The “truckers” used horses or pushed handcarts. If someone had an extra hog to trade or Crops to sell, they usually bought directly. The farmers or someone else in the village Helped deliver the things that needed to be delivered. Together, people worked, struggled, and helped One another. Children were responsible. Their help was needed for survival…appreciated. Everyone in the village helped to raise the children. Even the children helped with the younger. People interacted, closely. Thus, they helped raise the children. Today, men and women still help raise the village children. The children watch truckers on the road. Driving, passing, changing lanes, shopping in shops They set examples, good or bad. And children watch wide eyed with ears perked! © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 19, 2010 Poetic form: Free Verse © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 19, 2010 Poetic form: Free Verse