(by A. V. Deitch, Jan. 9 1978)
Children should not
Have to ask permission
To talk, in turn,
And be listened to,
To be seen
And not hurt,
To hold out their hands
And get the brush
Of a kiss across their palms
To hold on to for luck
Through the night.
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E/N: the image is a view of one of my sculptures
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Poetry{Poetry} CHANGING THE WORLD - ONE POEM AT A TIME! Poetry and prose by Aleta Valentine Burns Deitch, b. Walkerville Ontario 1921, d. Toronto Ontario 2011; Biochemist, Nursery School Teacher, Editorial Assistant, Co-op President; lifelong activist for...
