Such tumultuous times the world is in
Opens doors for lessons to be taught
When children are young and open-minded
They accept each other without second thoughts
Color, race, and disabilities matter not
Because they instinctively sense their similarities
They all like to play, to laugh, to imagine
True innocence in a world full of disparities
In this childlike acceptance of everyone
Lies a wisdom that is currently lacking in society
A common sense that has been long lost
Along with compassion, kindness, and empathy
Now is the time to bring about much needed change
The potential lives within your own children
Allow empathy to take root inside their hearts
Then nurture it into a flower of compassion
When teaching mindfulness of themselves
May it also become an acceptance of others
For when whittled down to the nitty-gritty
Humanity is comprised of sisters and brothers
