Back in 2013 (hard to believe that’s already ten years ago) I challenged myself to write rhymes for kids 100 days in a row. And I met that challenge. I received a lot of positive feedback for most of the rhymes. And I didn’t get any negative feedback. Which is good. Because there would have been serious repercussions. Just kidding (sorta). One of the rhymes was called “No Other Person.”
I got a couple of comments that said it’s very “pro life.” And that’s not surprising. Because ALL my rhymes and reasons are pro life. Obviously any other perspective is stupid. And I know just saying “stupid” makes even a lot of Christians uncomfortable because they “feel like” it’s too harsh. But that’s how the truth is sometimes.
Anyway…
I didn’t mean to head out in that direction. Because I’m feeling a lot more lighthearted than that today. Yeah, I wanted to re-share that poem/rhyme with you. Because people have commented how much they enjoy the rhymes I write for the kiddos. So, if that’s not you, feel free to tune out and go back to some dreary TV if you like.
But, for the rest of you, here’s that pro life rhyme for the kiddos again:
No Other Person
Once upon a time you were one little cell
Living in your mom where you formed so well.
Then you were born and everyone knew
There was no other person who was quite like you.
You got bigger and you wondered why
A fish could swim and a bird could fly.
Every little thing was a fun, little game.
A dog was a friend, and you gave it a name.
A little more time, and you learned to read.
Each word was a friend that planted a seed
That formed an idea in your curious mind.
Then your need for knowledge left the kid behind.
That was well and good, and it had to be.
There was so much more in the world to see.
But please remember and don’t forget…
There are things in life that you might regret.
Don’t let love ever take a back seat.
Be willing to share it with whomever you meet.
Then, people might say, when you’re life is through,
There was no other person who was quite like you.
© 2013
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