Toys Poem by vern eaker

Toys do more than entertain
Allow me a moment to explain
Toys do more than busy the mind
Shaping our futures you will find

Artist begin with crayons and pencils
Advancing to chalks, painted life is stenciled
Some about toy cars they are manic
Growing to auto mechanics

Perhaps your choice is dolls and clothes
Preparing you to be the designer everyone knows.
Professional ball players you can’t forget
Start with a football or basketball or catchers mitt

Lincoln logs and erector sets, starts lives that build
Stethoscopes and microscopes, could doctors yield
Board and card games create social skills we need
So some will grow with a desire to lead

Although while young minds are easily formed
Playing with guns our children need be warned
We should never stifle young minds as they grow
Teaching responsibility and respect should show
Proper use of firearms, is something we all should know