Nurture

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 05 Jul 2014
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10 comments
 

A child unchecked in cheek,
    or greed, or selfishness,
or one uncomforted in fear
    or loneliness,
may live to be a hundred,
hampered,
hindered,
hardened,
handicapped in adulthood,
parenthood,
friendships,
relationships –
life-skills plundered
by those who blundered,
neglecting or unaware,
unsuspecting the value of such care.

The unfledged, untrained, untaught,
inexperienced, vulnerable, weak –
need curbing of their tempers, cheek,
but also warm affection,
nurture and protection:

the years beneath a loving wing
rich benefits will life-long bring.

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Poem
Families
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Comments

Submitted by VeraClark on

Ooh, this is a wise one, Rhiannon. Thought-provoking and told with a light touch. It should be handed out to new parents on purse cards. ;-)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for your support, Vera! I think parents sometimes draw back for fear of 'getting it wrong' and looking over their shoulder at how others are viewing their efforts, and they and their kids miss out on the obvious help, direction and love needed. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon,

As one who admits to not doing a very good job as a mother, I enjoyed reading this. You give good advice, but it's a hard job.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Nice to hear from you again, Jean. I hope you had  a good time in America again.

I think all parents who try are aware of their shortcomings. As I said to Vera, sometimes though these days some parents fear to try to teach, direct, and also, some maybe are unaware of the needs of a seemingly self-confident, child for love. Though although I say these days, these thoughts originated in realising that the lifelong problems of some now very elderly people seemed to stem from such lacks in their childhood.

Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Bee on

Wise advice, Rhiannon, and a really nice poem, too.

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Bee. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by lavadis on

A sentiment I certainly share in my work and writing.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Lavadis. I must look into that. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Rhiannonw, I hope your well. I like this because it not only flows brilliantly, but a very important message.Well Done.

 

Take Care

 

Trish

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Prettyrose, Trish. So glad you thought that. regards, Rhiannon