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Whoop, Whoop

Each generation plants a tree
The next one enjoys the shade
Seeds we plant in young people's minds
Are engraved and will never fade

So choose your path very carefully
They're watching your every step
You might think they're too distracted
Or they think you're old and inept

They're always watching how you react
Each and every move you make
Be careful the seeds you sow every day
Will grow in them, make no mistake

The burden is on us for each generation
To guide them and show them the way
Map out the route to a happy life
Don't let anyone lead them astray

There'll be mine fields galore along the way
Protect them with words and with deeds
They'll love you for caring and taking the time
Encourage them to follow your lead


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Eve Roper Date: 3/27/2015 4:06:00 PM I love the idea of planting a seed in our childrens minds to grow up and us that seed for their prosperity. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 3/27/2015 6:29:00 PM Thank you so much for your warm reply! You have the zeroed in on the essence of the poem! It's a perpetuating theme from generation to generation! Thank you dearest Eve... huggs, Jack xxxx

Carol Eastman Date: 3/27/2015 9:58:00 AM Dragon wants to plant a Tulip Tree cause their flowers are so pretty... Perhaps he doesn't understand... But he will some day... when it's his turn to guide a new young one along. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 3/27/2015 6:32:00 PM So even the same rules apply even in the world of Dragons??? xxx