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04/21/2019

Inspiration for this poem came from <b><em>Hell is For Children</b></em>, sung by Pat Benatar. Songwriters: Neil Giraldo | Patricia Benatar | Roger Capps | 1980 First Release


What of Our Children?
 

Some cry climate change Other's say they're deranged. As the conflict evolves All our lives are involved. Who's right or who's wrong? What's the difference? What's the true future view, Is there more we can do, Before we become past tense? We ask what, what of our children? As they grow and we show them a future with no guarantees. What, what of our children? Why do they have to pay for our past generations' misdeeds? There's so much confusion Over lies and collusion. Years teaching them right Lessons lost overnight. They see others lie with impunity. What's wrong becomes right Simply blow out the light Darkness perverts civility We ask what, what of our children? As they grow and we show them a future with no guarantees. What, what of our children? Why do they have to pay for our past generations' misdeeds? No! What of our children? What? Why do you lie? True science deny! What of our children? What? Why do you fight? Wrong becomes right! What of our children? What? Why do you hate? It's almost too late! What of our children? What of our children? What of our... What of... What... ?

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Date: 8/11/2020 4:07:00 PM
Well penned, Mark. I particularly like how you leave your reader with questions ~
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Date: 8/11/2020 8:22:00 PM
Thank you for that observation, Line. ~Mark
Date: 5/17/2019 10:04:00 AM
Our planet has warmed and cooled many times in the past and will continue to do so in the future. (Have lots of books on this subject.) Sure, there are some things we can do to cut down on emissions, etc., but I believe it is just an indication the North Pole is shifting again. Enjoyed reading your poem, Mark. We have to do what we can to protect children.
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Date: 5/17/2019 10:09:00 AM
Carolyn, I’m glad you enjoyed my poem, and I thank you for your well-thought-out comment. ~Mark
Date: 5/13/2019 7:38:00 PM
Very dramatic and engaging, plus the element of throbbing emotion. By the time I got a wee bit past half way, I realized this poem pertains to almost a!l parents in any given generation. Our current fears surely mirror our great + grandparents; different issue facts but same fears for the children. Your poem sparked my heart and my brain! All the best ... CayCay
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Date: 5/13/2019 9:53:00 PM
CayCay, thank you for your kind, thoughtful encouragement and insightful observations. ~Mark
Date: 4/21/2019 4:25:00 PM
wow, Mark. One of your VERY best I have seen. A FAVE on this gem.
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Date: 4/21/2019 6:49:00 PM
You’ve made my day, Andrea! Thanks a bunch! ~Mark

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