Kiddies Are Our Future

Have you noticed When kiddies play They play with guns of war They learn from us What seems to be Quite natural to our core The future of Our planet lies In hands of every child Let's teach each soul And guide them through The perils with a smile A positive take On life it seems Helps reach that distant goal We don't need tools Of war no more Just peace in every soul So treasure kids And nurture them To change the times ahead And make this place Much better than The years of fear and dread It can be done If all of us Just listen to our hearts Let's forge a path With kiddie's help And make a brand new start! © Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Breidenthal Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 12:24 PM
This is a great piece. “Let's teach each soul And guide them through The perils with a smile” —you teach smiles so well. Thank you for your wisdom and positivity. It does make a huge difference. Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 2:47 PM
It is so nice for you to say this "wisdom and positivity" it makes me heart proud!!! XOXOXOXOX
Lamoureux Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 1:59 AM
Great message Jack, hopefully we can get it right before its to late.
Ellison Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 4:01 AM
WE WILL! Us humans always seem to come through at the eleventh hour! Just call me a dreamer! LOL
Poet Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Very nice Jack.Love this.Happy New year to you .
Ellison Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Thank you my friend and I hope 2013 is a good one for you and yours... cheers, Jack
Eastman Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Bravo! But putting the future into their hands is frightening... especially when mine doesn't have much common sense... I sure hope at 21 he will grow up soon... Ahmen...
Ellison Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 4:41 PM
I know what you mean! I have a 36 year old who still doesn't know where he's going! Love Jake xox
Roberts Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 7:53 AM
I totally agree with you Jack, these video games etc. should be banned by the parents if not by the companies themselves.
Ellison Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 7:56 AM
They sure are having a different childhood to the one I had! Hugs and Happy New Year Seren! Love, Jack
Harrell Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 6:38 AM
Yes, let's "forge" ahead. True, they learn from us -good or bad. Great write, Jack :) Have an awesome day!
Ellison Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 6:41 AM
Time to teach them only the good stuff! Hugs and happy thoughts, Jack xxx
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