We filled our children full of hope—
What else were we supposed to do?
We taught them that to care is to cope
With the evils we’ll put them through.
Make it faith, or just a prayer—
Because what’s left when love’s not there?
Written for dVerse Quadrille #252 – care
Today’s Daily Stoic poem:
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A very moving poem Shaun. 🙏🏼
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Thank you Sadje 🙏
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You’re welcome 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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A sharp and reflective write – great! Jae
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Thanks Jae 🙏
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The eternal dilemma! I still think it’s best to fill them full of enough love that they will be strengthened to withstand the ‘slings and arrows’.
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You need both nurture and pruning.
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Your quadrille is a poignant prayer or mantra, Shaun.
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Thanks Kim 🙏
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You’re welcome, Shaun!
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A parent’s eternal dilemma… well crafted!
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Thank you Paula 🙏
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So much wisdom in this little poem
Bravo
Thanks for dropping by my blog
much love
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Thanks Gillena 🙏
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Coping with the evils, caring, having hope and critical thinking: those are the things we need our children to have. This is a thoughtful poem.
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Thanks Kim 🙏. Critical thinking is what I try to teach my students, rather than the English that I’m supposed to be teaching!
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This is so thought-provoking. I feel that there should be a balance ❤️❤️
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Thanks Sanaa 🙏
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I loved this poem, you speak honestly through this Shaun! ❤️
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Thanks so much Cara 🙏
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Faith, hope and love, are to me still a most-valuable trifecta to teach the young indeed.
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It’s sort of ironic that I don’t believe in hope myself but I understand it’s usefulness!
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