Take a Child

Take a child, any child
And paint it any colour.
Place it in any mother’s arms,
Anywhere in the world: watch it grow.
Tell me now, who to blame for the disorder,
the chaos and prejudice in this anomalous world.

                                                             (3rd Placement Win in Line Gauthier's Bite Size No 150 contest)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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August 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Pascal, Hearty congratulations on your contest win with this wonderful poem.
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August 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Sotto, I thank you for the kudo. You may have noticed, I like to keep my poems as simple as I can.
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August 6, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Pascal, your wonderful poem powerfully captures the universality of human innocence and the arbitrary nature of prejudice. It challenges the reader to reflect on societal issues and reminds us that children are born free of bias. The poignant imagery and simplicity of its structure make it thought-provoking and impactful.
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August 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
I guess the answer to the question is radicalization. Will we ever be able to stamp it out?
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