In a baby’s smile I see

The warmth of a sun-kissed breeze

The security of enveloping arms

The adoraton of a lover’s touch

The rapture of love’s completion.

In a baby’s giggles I hear

The tinkle of wind chimes

The sound of merry-go-rounds

The voice of tenderness

The whisper of guileless love.

In a baby’s tears I fear

The cruelty of neglect

The destructiveness of anger

The abuse of power

The myopia of prejudice.

   ~~  October1997   ISM

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