By Julie Hodgson in Childrens fun books
24 pages, published 8/16/2023
Once whispered words take flight, do beware,
Upon the winds of gossip, secrets bare.
In the marketplace, under the tree,
Tales travel far, as far and free.
With eager ears and lips untamed,
A reputation can be stained.
Like wildfire, it can quickly spread,
Feeding on the rumours fed.
Innocent whispers turn to roars,
Escaping through the unlocked doors.
And in its wake, the damage done,
A trust broken; a friendship gone.
How dangerous the idle chatter,
Reputations to tatter.
From ear to ear, the stories weave,
Truth is lost, we misperceive.
A spark ignited by a word,
Once was clear, now is blurred.
In this game, we all are pawns,
Dawn to dusk, dusk to dawn.
Beware the perils, mind your speech,
For words are far more than just each.
They carry power, they bear weight,
Can mend or mar a person’s fate.
The gift of speech, so precious, rare,
Handle it with utmost care.
Think before the words take flight,
Foster truth, bring forth the light.
So, shun the path where gossip lies,
In silent wisdom, true strength lies.
Let kindness be your spoken song,
In a world where words can right or wrong.
In a garden filled with laughter and cheer,
Lived Sunny the Sunflower, who had an idea so clear.
She looked at the sky, both the sun and the rain,
And knew that the planet needed us, again and again!
With a leafy green smile and petals so bright,
Sunny decided to set things just right.
She called on her friends, from the garden they came,
Each wanting to join in this climate care game.
Benny the Bee buzzed, “I’ll plant flowers with you!”
Freddy the Frog croaked, “I’ll save water too!”
Wendy the Worm wiggled, “I’ll compost the waste!”
Together they decided to act with great haste.
They started to garden, using water with care,
Planting more trees and cleaning the air.
They recycled and reused, with joy in their hearts,
Knowing each small effort was a wonderful start.
Sunny told stories of ice and of snow,
Of polar bear friends who had nowhere to go.
Of forests and jungles and oceans so deep,
Their care for the planet was a promise to keep.
Little by little, they all did their part,
Showing young readers where they too could start.
A bottle, a can, a bicycle ride,
There’s so much to do, with your friends by your side!
In the garden they danced, in a world so divine,
Knowing that caring was a sign of the time.
So, let’s be like Sunny and all of her friends,
Take care of our Earth, on that we depend!
Remember to water, to plant, and to grow,
Love the Earth and let your care show.
From the smallest of seeds to the tallest of trees,
Every little helps, as easy as a breeze!
With a hug and a smile, they ended their day,
Knowing they’d made a difference in a wonderful way.
So, children, take note from this garden so dear,
Climate care’s fun, have no doubt, have no fear!
Join Sunny and friends in the garden of life,
Treat Earth with love and reduce all strife.
For our planet is precious, a gem to behold,
Its story’s most beautiful, its future untold.
Julan62 