Harry Horsman Poet Free verse

Leave the Children Alone

It is a well-known fact, said Aristotle 
and many a priest that threaten the inferno,
‘Give me a child before the age of seven’
Today society taking the old ways to a new height 
‘And I’ll give you a programmable mind set.’ 
life, now a highway, from the earliest age a one-track road
littered along the hard shoulder with broken down expressions,
when to fuel a rapid growing band of experts, 
driven along the assemble line of psychoanalyst,
a vital part of the skulduggery?
Striving for intellect is not in everyone’s script
where all are pressurized to achieve, and many children
are having to forgo that precious period of life,
for the sake of another’s ego.

© Harry J Horsman 2022

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Robert Lindley June 22, 2022 at 5:32 AM Great poem my friend.Back in my youth parents understood how important it was to raise their kids and as well teach them principles like honesty, avoiding drinking and drugs whilst seeking ever more education. Reading being a primary activity to advance in life. Sad what our culture has become, I go. A favorite my friend.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl June 21, 2022 at 12:02 AM society went downhill when women were forced to work and children were bought up by minders, their role models just earning their crust too as were the parents who left them there. that's all they know, money, money, money.

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 20, 2022 at 10:18 AM There is so much truth in these lines, Harry. I have often had thought similar to these. Childhood is indeed very precious, and there is much more to life than making money.

Heidi Sands June 20, 2022 at 6:59 AM Important , well written poem Harry! I hope all is well :)

Jennifer Fenn June 19, 2022 at 9:15 PM Kids today face so much pressure to be this or that, or do this or that. It seems like there is no space for them to just be kids. Thank you for a poem that raises that point.

Panagiota Romios June 18, 2022 at 5:24 PM We sane adults cannot stand idly by, as our children are brainwashed by creeps. If we don’t take the bull by the horns, who will? Action is needed badly, Harry. Children being used as pawns in political gamesmanship. They need the world behind them. I do mean all of us. Such a thoughtful poem..... Panagiota xxxx

Andrea Dietrich June 18, 2022 at 3:50 PM So true. It's horrible all they are putting on the kids today. I am so glad I grew up when i did. Poor kids today. good poem

Joe Maverick June 17, 2022 at 3:11 PM Well Harry if it was only as negative as you write Of, in all truth do we really know how Desperately bad it is for many. ? Put to one Side parental aims.' And let's think on the TV And other mediums drive to rearrange a young Persons mind.' Beauty the need to be liked is Over hyped recreational drugs the push to Conform, the online predators.. The covid idiocy Rules Enough..' God bless!

Gershon Wolf June 16, 2022 at 8:27 PM Couldn't agree with you more, Harry. Such a sad development. The West is no better than the East Germans and Japanese were (reg. sports) in the 50's and 60's. Pity.

Janice Canerdy June 16, 2022 at 10:33 AM Yes, let children be children. Some parents pressure their kids to do things they themselves FAILED at years before! Very expressive piece, Harry! Janice

Jennifer Proxenos June 15, 2022 at 12:25 PM Parents do push their children but my son taught me an important lesson when he was thirteen. At the end of Junior school, he was a deputy head boy and top of the class in every subject, he walked away that night with every possible prize. The day he started high school told me that he would attain a university pass but not study as he did. He passed 2 degrees and has a successful business with another wonderful young man. He is a wonderful son, I am so proud of him. blessings Harry, Jennifer

Vijay Pandit June 15, 2022 at 6:06 AM I share your sentiments, Harry. Yes indeed--leave the children alone! A meaningful write.

Valsa George June 15, 2022 at 5:44 AM Children are pressurized much to be achievers. In the end they are left, over stressed and frustrated. Leave them alone. Allow them lighter moments of life . A mentally healthy younger generation is the need of the time. Wise observations, noble friend....

Tom Cunningham June 15, 2022 at 4:49 AM We see it all the time Harry, children groomed for stardom and success from a young age and robbed of their childhood. Tom

Jeff Kyser June 15, 2022 at 3:53 AM I am very grateful 5 of my grandkids are growing up in the country, playing in the woods, homeschooling, and the older ones are reading voraciously. A good, simple life for them.

Victor Buhagiar June 15, 2022 at 1:28 AM An intelligent argument. We are spoiling our children and expect a peaceful world.

Jenna Logan June 14, 2022 at 9:49 PM You have wonderful insight, Harry. There are too many outlets these days for children to become involved in things other than having fun. Pushed by parents and peer pressure to do more, be better. It robs them of what precious little time they have to be an innocent child.

Michael Tor June 14, 2022 at 9:27 PM Wonderful piece Harry. I wholeheartedly agree. You have made an exceptional point that is undeniable to the reader. The Chidren today have such a difficult time with pressure to achieve, it robs them of their individualism and sanity. Your in depth writings always make sense Harry. God bless you my friend...