They, the Children

Location

60473
United States
41° 36' 4.4748" N, 87° 36' 13.7736" W

They start so young with these situations
Always the good child with no complication

But little do people know and little do people see
This child is just so lonely

All by their lonesome they sit and cry
Yet the parents do nothing as the days go by

Oh, because work is more important, they all say
Their child has toys to play with anyway

But how long will it take before the toys aren't enough?
How long until you notice your child has too much stuff?
When all they ever needed was just your love

No child should have to face neglection
No child should have to wait for their parent’s affection

To them, their love knows no bounds.
But there is no point in having it if there is no one around

But what is a child without their parent's care?
Just an empty shell with no warmth and so bare?

Without guidance they have nothing to live for
They grow up bitter and sometimes rotten to the core

Lashing out for what they do not have
These children will seek attention, in any way they know they can
It's only a matter of time, until you lose the child you once had

Neglecting a child today can only bring suffering to the future
Forget the money, forget the job, and bring your family closer
The journey to a child’s happiness is worth the adventure

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