Children To Remain Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Until we can listen,
To that which is being expressed.
Without developing a personalized connection to it.
That stops to allow understanding involved.
We will stay emotionally attached to react.
And not affective to receive comprehension.
A requirement acquired by respectful adults.

The only thing most people have achieved,
To have noticed done successfully...
Is grow older.
To not grow up.
And children to remain self serving.