Feed the Children

Feed the children.
Parents here and everywhere
doing more than their fair share
hearts ablaze with love and care to

Feed the children.
Tired, yet another day
rising ‘fore the sun’s sweet ray
again to lead, to show the way … and

Feed the children.
Off to work out in the field
at the office, behind the wheel.
Home to cook the evening meal and

Feed the children.
Often without gratitude
children drain the life from you
dare to ask to be excused. Yet we

Feed the children.
Look within your heart of hearts.
Do not let your love depart
from the place where love must start. Please

Feed the children.
Whether they be young or old
of your womb or round the world
gather each into the fold and

Feed the children.
Look around at sea and sky
cross the valleys, up mountains high.
Know what’s yours and do it – Why? to

Feed the children.

2 Replies to “Feed the Children”

  1. Beautiful ~ You express your thoughts so well in your poetry. Thank you for sharing! Is there music to accompany the poem? Hope so.

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