In Case I'M Not Around..... Poem by Bryan Cobaris

Come here my children…it's time to open your eyes.
I have to prepare you for the world and all of its lies.
I won't always be there with you when you have tough choices.
But I can equip you with wisdom to counter the ignorant voices.

My dear sweet daughter… you are a rose wrapped in sunshine.
Don't use people to get what you want; instead use your mind.
If you want men to respect you for your intellect and heart,
don't wear clothes that reduce you to any particular body part.

My mighty young son…you have what you need to accomplish your goals.
But you will face adversity from enemies who don't know their roles.
There's no need to hurt people or solve disputes with your hand.
Being the loudest and most ignorant doesn't prove you're a man.

Finally my children, there are only two people who can ever be in your way.
One is yourself if you make bad choices when things don't go your way.
And the Devil is after the gift inside of you that he doesn't want you to see.
God loves you and called you to be great so become who you were born to be!