Children Require Poem by vern eaker

Children seem to require instant gratification.
It is as if they totally lack use of imagination.
They need and crave to see an action immediately.
At the press of a button, keyboard, controller or TV.

I think they require feeling they have the control.
Pent up aggression always ready to show.
When their faced with a task which they can’t control.
They have no appreciation for things they don’t know.

Most take their life for granted, oblivious to those that care.
If they want something it must be now, to wait they can’t bare.
Living their life in front of a screen, outside a world unseen.
They say they know it’s there, suggest they go enjoy it, they scream.

Why actually go out and play ball, they may miss a message or phone call.
Choosing to interact only online or by phone, safe and sound behind their wall.
As if they fear sunshine and fresh air, grass underfoot or personal interaction.
It would require they exert themselves to engage others in physical action.

Leaving the comfort of their chair, without a monitor at which to stare.
Afraid to run and jump or ride a bike, discovering their actually unaware.
Just try to find the child that dares to brave the wild unknown that is outside.
The children who have walked in a creek climbed a tree or enjoy a bike ride.

These are things that need be absorbed to appreciate, taking hours or days.
Children would need to learn to explore the outdoors, to learn new ways.
Finding things without the press of a button or click of a mouse.
Enjoying life outside of their house.

Reading a book with actual pages under a tree or up in the branches.
Venture out to a friends house knocking on the door and taking chances.
Finding someone else as brave as them willing to go play or swim.
Wouldn’t it be a delightful change if we could enjoy childhood with them?

So when was the last you went out to play with your child, spending quality time?
Tossing a ball, shooting hoops, just taking a walk in the woods expanding their mind.
Encouraging the children to use their imagination, and to exercise.
When was the last time you saw wonder in your Childs eyes?