For those who have lost a loved one that is younger then you are. I give my love and affection for your loss.

The last wish of a child


When a child cries do we not try to soothe the mind,
instead we make things complicated when only one has to be kind

When a child doesn't know do we not try to inform,
but instead we are like sheep that follow the norm

and when a child asks for a extra day of life
do we not try to make it so without any strife

Let us reflect on the kind and gentle smile of a child
the heart innocent, unexperienced, helpful, and mild

Sometimes the best decisions are those who don't guess
those who live and love them and don't think any less

may we stop complicating life for a child when he/she just wants to play
for life is truly short if you think about it, so stop wasting this day

Learn to love and learn to live
for that is what we have to give

beautiful poem Smiless

thankyou very much

Thankyou very much. It was inspired by a political thread I have been observing for the last two weeks here on Mingle2. It amazes me how complicated we as adults make it when in the end a dying childs wish really is very simple.

We overcomplicate lifes situations at times don't we. Hopefully this poem gives reflections on remembering children that they just simply want to laugh, giggle, and enjoy as much time given to them when they are sick.

Of course the parents wish is to have the child get well again. Sometimes it doesn't happen and it is a sad situation. I shed a tear for each child who couldn't make it to adulthood.

so beautiful

Ty for posting such a heartfelt and gentle reminder for us all

Beautiful... tender...powerful... a bittersweet reminder of what really matters.

beautiful write...