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Little Children

The Unnecessary Line Challenge

By Susan PaytonPublished 9 months ago • 1 min read
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Little children what do you know

and what exactly, are you able to show

do you know why the world is fighting all its foes

What Kind Of World Are We Leaving You

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Little children what do you fear

and what exactly will you hold dear

with conflicts rising both far and near

What Kind Of Word Are We Leaving You

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Little children what do you little ears hear

and are we instilling in you absolute fear

what message are we sending you loud and clear

What Kind Of World Are We Leaving You

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the world is suffering in silence

Little children are you afraid

Of the mess the adults have already made

will you grow up and lobby for a crusade

What Kind Of World Are We Leaving You

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Little children if your looking over the earth

and you wonder what it's all worth

and you would like to have a little re-birth

What Kind Of World Are We Leaving You

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WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS, STOP THE FIGHTING, STOP THE

VIOLENCE, STOP THE CONFLICTS, STOP THE DEATHS!!!

What Kind Of World Are We Leaving Our Children Indeed!!!!

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About the Creator

Susan Payton

I love to write in every venue. I am 76 years old and try to make every day count,. I am learning a great deal about poetry.

You can find me at medium.com/susan-payton

Or on my publication-medium.com/simple-gardening

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    Written by Susan Payton