ON THE EVE OF BAPTISM.

 

children, why?

Our future planned for us.

Selfish the thought, the need,

To preserve our youth.

Dreams to be realized perhaps,

Because we do not try!

 

children, whose?

Parents, a woman, a man.

Father, Mother, these are responsible,

To teach, to nurture, to help in growth.

Not everyone fills the role,

Maybe it will not be you?

 

children, when?

A decision in the heat of passion.

Unprotected thoughts, left untendered,

Soon realized, swollen presence.

Carried while adjustment is made,

While searching, a new beginning.

 

children, where?

An environment awaits.

Emotional, warm or desolate,

Dependent on human weakness.

A long day, some are happy,

Others, unrooted drift, immature.

 

children, what?

Clutter, of schedules.

Harmony broken, balance upset,

To what end daily rituals reset.

Feeding, sleep, exercise; Ours!

Moved to oneside, unromantic!

 

Children, how?

Can they be nurturing,

Understanding of love and faith.

Will their future bring joy,

Satisfaction and maturity.

Helping each would-be parent to grow?

 

July 17th. 1993. © Will George

Will George Poet

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