A map with plenty of locations but no destinations
And a backpack filled with exaggerated expectations - without any explanations
Children today are learning to function and survive
In a society that's hungrily waiting to eat them alive
At a time when proper preparation is at an all time minimum
Their actions, the media only displays the sin in them
Discipline no longer able to take root and grow inside of a child
Because parents' powers have become confused and compromised
Leaving child development as a targeted territory listed for demolition
How so
9-5's, sunsets to sunrise, double-shifts, triple-shifts, all stacked up with overtime
Quickly reducing 24-hours in each day
Just to make sure the bills stay caught up
Having mothers & fathers sacrificing their honor & respect
Just so long as their children can get more from life than how they were brought up
Not to forget a vanishing generation filled with pearls of wisdom & treasure-troves of truths hidden in plain sight
Only to be seen for their age and dismissed with ease
Because suddenly children stop listening to grandma & grandpa's words
Too blinded by the need for validation in education systems and papered degrees
And losing sight of the true definition of character
Still many choose to watch and wonder why our children aimless wonder everywhere they go
Now, our children are reaching critical points daily, all based off of lies & truths
And often left alone to decide on which side they choose
That's why I'll continue to grab & grasp for as many of their hands willing to reach out
And pray everyday that my grip will always remain just as tight
Before this society's appetite can be satisfied with another child's life
♥ Reesie
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