Jessica Thompson Poet Rhyme

New Generation

New Generation
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Tell me exactly how you feel,
if can believe this is real
children telling parents what to do
cause the world told them to.

It's okay, do as they like
and you have to be polite
go to the corner, time out they say
what a game, in life we play.

When I was a kid back then,
we did as we should
and if talking didn't work
our butts got a spanking good.

That was my generation,
we learned how to repect
and now the world is upside down
and thinking their correct.

No wonder all the hope is gone,
and kids are dying or going to jail
cause had they learned the way I did
their futures wouldn't be like hell.

We were never hurt or abused,
maybe pride somewhat sore
but all the years looking back
it made me love them more.

Had I not learned the way I did,
I wouldn't be the way I am
I'd be one of the troubled kids
who just don't give a damn.

8/22/14- Jessica Thompson

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Casarah Nance September 19, 2014 at 4:37 PM Girl, I got a three year old, "talking" doesn't work. To worry about about being charged with child abuse if you spank your kid in the grocery store sucks. I got my butt spanked for being bad, and I'm fine. Every kid needs to be displined as to what they respond to but they DO need disapline. hugs sweetie Jessica Thompson September 20, 2014 at 11:26 AM I got thee sons lol, so I totally understand raising kiddos.. The world has changed so much..and its going to continue to. I hope things get better for this generation. Ty for stopping by and being kind as always Casaraha Tc , Jess :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty September 19, 2014 at 1:10 PM Jessica, I understand your feelings. Sometimes pessimistic thoughts surround us and we feel sorry for the new generation. But it is our responsibility to take care of them and give them proper guidance. First we have to shed our preconceived notion and de-learn old ideas. we must move in more scientific way. I believe our new generation is a grand powerhouse. Don't lose hope. Love. Jessica Thompson September 20, 2014 at 11:25 AM Well, the world is, as it is...and changing everyday. Ty for stoping by and reading my work. Hope you enjoyed the piece. Tc , Jess :)