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Let the Children Play

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A child is simply uncomplicated
neither inhibited, nor reflective, free.
Unencumbered by the past
not held-back by what lies ahead,
beyond care for contemplation.

Children - 
jump in puddles, splash in the bath
create spontaneously
lose themselves in endless play
sing and laugh whenever they want
love old people dearly
have limitless imagination and curiosity
chortle and sing when playing together
eat stuff from the jar
are creative with their messiness
appreciate the tiniest things that matter
care not for caution nor hesitation
are fearless of consequences
are self-centred
are self-possessed
rightfully just so.
a gift for us 
to share their joy of life,
and their boundless 
enthusiasm for fun.

Let the children play -
they have so much to teach us.

Copyright © John Anderson | Year Posted 2018

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Sylvia Coulstock Date: 6/22/2018 10:00:00 AM I love that you have released your inner child to write this inspiring piece John. As you rightly say”they have much to teach us” and we in turn hold their future in our hands.I look forward to reading more of your insightful work. Login to Reply