The children are the future of Humanity so teach the children well <br />And as their teacher your knowledge of Life and Nature to them you ought to tell <br />And teach them to respect our Mother Earth the one who feeds us all <br />And in years from now to you they will be grateful when memories of you they will recall. <br /> <br />The children are the future of Humanity but for guidance on you they do depend <br />They need you as a mentor and they need you as a friend <br />Children are innocent and easily led astray good role models they do need <br />That you have been chosen as their mentor to you is a great honour indeed. <br /> <br />Children who do not have good role models in life are easily led astray <br />That they do not receive a fair go does seem so sad to say <br />Far too many young children become victims of abuse <br />For wronging children in any way there cannot be an excuse. <br /> <br />As the teacher of the children you've been chosen for to lead <br />And though of good mentors and teachers we seldom hear about or read <br />That you do your best as a teacher for you enough of success <br />To young people that you mentor you bring hope and happiness.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-children-are-the-future-of-humanity/
