All the Children of the World, You are Powerful!

“Look at children. Of course they may quarrel, but generally speaking they do not harbor ill feelings as much or as long as adults do. Most adults have the advantage of education over children, but what is the use of an education if they show a big smile while hiding negative feelings deep inside? Children don’t usually act in such a manner. If they feel angry with someone, they express it, and then it is finished. They can still play with that person the following day.”

― Dalai Lama XIV

All the Children of the World,

You are Powerful!

You are Powerful and Beautiful!

You truly know how to live

Not in the past, not into the future

But savouring the present moment

Living now

Look how great your smiles are!

I swear you are truly rich

Even that kind of smile has eluded kings

Children, teach me how you do it

You are amazing little beings,

You Children!

You have energy, your eyes burn with life

You don’t keep sorrow in your hearts

That is why you can smile through tears

Your questions always make me happy

You ask, you want to know

Never ashamed even for a moment

Now, there! Those are great minds

Minds which ask, unafraid

You teach me each day

To be a better person

So, shine all little children

Play, be children

You all are amazing!