TAKES A VILLAGE
You cannot do it on your own,
raising your family,
A very old African saying is told
comes now to me,
It takes a village to rear a child
not just mom and dad,
I think these words of wisdom are
some of the best I’ve had.
Stop and think who is needed to try
and rear your child,
The teachers at the school who help
stop them being wild,
Teach them, love them, show them
knowledge and learning,
The spiritual leader that in them for
goodness be yearning.
The doctor, nurse, family friends
and neighbours too,
All help us rear our children, help
them know what to do.
You may influence a child in some way
either for good or bad,
As you help rear children help them be
happy and not sad.
(Millicent) Ann Margetson January 19, 2003