I Only Observe

Smooth the rusty, aging borderlines,

said the teacher to the student.

I only observe, for I know

that the student will succeed.

Lift this burdened box to it's demise,

said the manager to the employee.

I only observe, for I know

that the employee will complete his task.

Go along, and play now, 

says the mother to the child.

I only observe, for I know

that she will regret her mistake.

Childhoods stolen, more hearts broken;

someone help us understand.

Someone give us a hint or shadow,

and lend a helping hand.

...Please give us our children back...

Return them their God-given faith, 

their innocence and euphoria...

for without it, we are nothing. 

©LJ

9 October, 2012