UNLESS WE TEACH THEM OTHERWISE

As adults when we look out on our world
and pain and sadness are all we see
we need only look upon our children
to restore our faith in humanity 

And remember how children are accepting and generous…
how we see the kindness in their eyes 
and how they know nothing of prejudice and hate…
unless we teach them otherwise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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