Today’s poem is dedicated to a young girl that I once knew. I haven’t seen her
Since 2006, when I guess she was about 15 years old. She was sexually abused
When she was about 6 or 7 years old. Today is her birthday. Wherever you are,
I hope you are SMILING, and I hope that life and the GOOD LORD are being
Kind to you. I hope you all will join me in saying a prayer for her today and for
ALL children who have been sexually abused.
Robert P. Wallman
May 23rd, 2011
“The Smile of a Child”
There are many things
That make me happy
In this world
But what makes me happiest
Is the smile of a child
The smile of a child
Whether boy or girl
Makes me happy
The smile of a child
No matter
What race, color or creed
Makes me happy
There are many things
That make me happy
In this world
But what makes me happiest
Is the smile of a child
6/10/06 Robert P. Wallman
Ps The poem “The Smile of a Child,” appeared in the 2008 book, “Collected Whispers”
With the following artist’s statement:
“I believe many of the world’s problems are due to the breakdown of families and
The sexual abuse of children. This poem is dedicated to my Mother and Father,
Who always loved all children. May we begin to build a better world.”
“The Worth of a Child”
Every child
Should have a future
Every child
Should have hope
Every child
Should have love
Stop the abuse
It can’t be tolerated
There are no excuses
In destroying
The life of a child
A child needs trust
A child needs care
A child needs to know
That in his/her welfare
We do share
A child needs hope
A child needs love
A child needs to know
That about them
We do care
Our future
Is in our children
Our hope
Is in our children
We need to let them know
That their lives are priceless
That is
That is
That is
THAT IS THE WORTH OF A CHILD
6/04/06 Robert P. Wallman
Wishing you ALL a happy and Blessed summer
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