Children

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By Josie Whitehead
www.whiteheadm.co.uk - Josie's poetry

It's time to start the meeting - let's put our minds to work
What nasty things can you suggest, that'll make them go berserk?
We'll all work hard together, they'll not get any peace -
Just work flat out, enjoy yourselves, don't heed the old Police!

Don't give them time to think of God - just occupy their time.
It's great when after prompting them, they carry out a crime.
Then later on, when they're in court, it's we they'll try to blame.
The magistrates will laugh at them - we won't bear any shame.

We can tempt them all to borrow, and to spend and spend and spend -
They won't have time to spend with God, or visit lonely friends.
Keep them well distracted, let their radios blare loud -
It's hard to hear the voice of God in loudness and in crowds.

Don't let them find the solitude to quietly think and pray.
They'll find the non-essential things will busy them each day.
And when they think of Christmas, let them write it with an X,
The thought of Jesus coming - that's really too complex.

If you don't want little devils to play their games with you -
There's lots of things that you can do - I'll mention just a few.
Just put your hand in God's hand, let him firmly lead the way -
When there's quietness and beauty, it's far easier to pray.

Don't turn to retail therapy, or things which jam your mind -
But look for inner happiness of quite another kind.
Throw away the scratch cards - don't pin your hopes on chance -
Get rid of little devils then with the angels you can dance.

Copyright 2006

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