My kids are my priority,
Just like any parent.
I want their security.
But I don’t teach them
To win spelling bees,
Master tennis or chess,
Or learn complex coding
At the age of seven.
No need to earn a PhD by 15,
Or rake in massive followers.
Instead, I tell them:
Know your flora and fauna.
Be inquisitive and appreciative.
Learn history and geography.
Understand the brewing crises
The problems of the present.
Educate others on the truth.
Expose cunning sellers.
Create a ripple effect.
Understand the link between
Health and the environment.
Learn how to avoid irritants.
Not only the monarch butterfly,
But all creatures must thrive.
Enjoy every moment
In the bosom of nature.
Don’t provoke it —
That will be your legacy.
We are mere mortals.
There’s absolutely no need
To be known as a demigod.
Just be true and kind.
About the Creator
Seema Patel
I am Seema. I contribute to PubMed, Blogger, Medium, LinkedIn, Substack, Amazon KDP, Vocal Media.
I write on nature, health, parenting, creativity, gardening, social issues.
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Comments (4)
Happiness is better than success 😄
Great and wise advice! Excellent poem.
Very wise words! <3
Now that's excellent parenting! Loved your poem!