To our children, there will be nothing to pass on down
When we live every day in duty with a frown
We cannot do everything for our children’s lives
They aren’t majestic and don’t deserve to wear a crown
They need to fall down to remain secure on their feet
Don’t let them give up or accept their defeat
Help them to realize their inner strength and courage
They are just beginning life and not yet complete
As parents, set an example and be persistent
Especially when the children become insistent
Remain active with love in daily interactions
You will succeed when they trust that you are consistent
A Rubaiyat poem submitted to dVerse
Inspired by the role of parenting, reflection of what happens, responsibilities and the entertaining process to reach success. People love their children tremendously, but there are times when they wonder how life will turn out. Children are always hard work, but deep in our soul, we know that their lives are worth every effort.
This is a fascinating poem and fits the form well. Very perceptive about our ways of bringing up children.
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It is balancing act between wanting to protect them and letting them take risks in order to grow. As an Early Educator, I would have to say that lack of consistency is an issue I see often…parents afraid to set boundaries or giving in after saying no. It creates insecurity in a child. Also, teaching empathy is very important.
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I think we should let them fall, but hug them too… children should be children to grow up to be adult.
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I especially like the line about love. Someone once wrote “the best thing we can give our children is roots and wings.”
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Sage advice. Nicely penned.
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Wonderful write Astrid, and very meaningful content – well crafted! I got inspired by this rubaiyat thing and posted two – one dark, one light.
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A great word of wisdom. You poem flows very well in the pattern!
They are just beginning life and not yet complete …so true!
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Wanting so much for them makes it easy to forget.
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Yes it does!
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Well said, Dr. Spock. 😉
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I wish sometimes we could have do-overs, correct the mistake of not being consistent.
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I agree, they’re just too adorable to remain consistent all the time.
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Wise words and a well-done rubaiyat!
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Beautiful words so well penned for parents and how to raise children.
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Nice line: “They need to fall down to remain secure on their feet”. I also liked the first two lines about having nothing to pass down if every day we live a frown.
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