When Are We Gonna Learn? Poem by Linda L. Franklin

</>Billions of people are abused in some way each and every day

When are we gonna learn?

That it’s not OK to burn a child because they cry or wet their pants;

That saying hurtful or derogatory remarks leaves scars;

That it’s not ok to hit when we’re angry, hurt or things aren’t going our way;

That people are not objects or possessions that we own;

When are we gonna learn?

That sex with a child is not ok or that sex without consent is a crime,

That loving a person of the same gender is not wrong, nor

Does it matter what color the skin is.

When are we gonna learn?

That people need our Love, Support and Encouragement

When are we Gonna Learn?