I thought of this poem when contemplating the many turmoil episodes of the period since election in the U.S.A. of last fall. We ALL are responsible to those that look at us for guidance and inspiration. When we do NOT do things that make an example to those that look, we are the ones that can be blamed. The same goes for those leaders that show just how shallow they are in life and we are stuck with the consequences. Nuff said….
Role Model 2017 – 01
A child learning of life
From the day it’s born.
Skills to be used
Through daily strife
Taught by the ones
That are figure heads;
Good, bad or indifferent
It learns from their stead
Macho, cool, in and such
Words not important
But many times said.
Honesty, ethics, rising
Above; some things other
Than the things they love.
Taking after the leader
And teacher, not becoming
A peer pressure seeker.
Looking beyond today for tomorrow
When the quality of life
Will be of joy, not sorrow
The responsibility is there-
Not for another, but to the role model
Sister or brother.
To instill a feeling of self
Respect, is a chore for all
To want and should expect.
Den Betts
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we all are role models, good, bad or indifferent—–many times other reflect off things we were never aware of or cared. need to remember others are watching and aware of us ALL of the time!
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It is just interesting that WE all have an affect on others in some way, that MAY make a difference in someones life in some way.
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reading this again today, thinking it through—–amazing how many we provide with a role model, good, bad or indifferent—–and we never know it.
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