Sarah J. Donovan, PhD (s/her) on April 2, 2018Today’s inspiration: What if children ruled the world? Write a poem that imagines this scenario? Consider making this phrase repeat two or three times in the poem. Post your poem in the comment section below. Of course, you may write about anything you wish. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
She is frowning and tearful
Up, up, up!
She is now smiling and all giggles
Down, down, down!
She grabs on to me
Moana on every screen
Up, up, up!
Pointing to the tv
Down, down down!
Dancing the day away
I am frowning and tearful
Up, up, up, Tia!
I am now smiling and all giggles
Down, down, down, Tia!
I grab on to her
If Bradlee ruled the world
All sadness would be wiped away
Love Bradlee.
Less fear
More awe
Less pain
More joy
Less planning
More freedom
Less work
More fun
Less me
More us
Less talking
More learning
Less hate
More acceptance
If children ruled the world.
I want to live in that world! Beautiful.
If Juliana and Jaxson ruled the world
Sweet innocence
Blessed naivety
Unconditional love
If Juliana and Jaxson ruled the world
Water balloons and playing in the hose
Jumping in muddy puddles
Always ready to strike a pose
For the camera
If Juliana and Jaxson ruled the world
Dora the Explorer
Curious George
Peppa Pig
24/7
If Juliana and Jaxson ruled the world
“Mommy, wanna play musical chairs?”
“Mommy, wanna play school?”
“Mommy, read to me.”
“Mommy, lay down with me.”
If Juliana and Jaxson ruled the world
Coloring
Painting
Crafting
Beads, stickers, and glitter
Oh, and paint, of course
Sweet innocence
Blessed naivety
Unconditional love
If Juliana and Jaxson ruled the world
J-squared for president! So precious, Renae!
Nap time.
Snack time.
Story time.
A soft blankey to comfort.
Someone to snuggle.
A personal healer to assuage pain.
When you feel sad, cry.
When you feel joy, laugh.
When you feel wronged, say so.
“I am sorry.”
“Sharing is caring.”
“Do you need a hug?”
If children ruled the world.
Beautiful!