Wishes for the Children

Let not the reality of harsh pain Slip deep into the minds of our children Never let their staining work be in vain If ever in trouble, may they not sin May they never be near the edge of doom Let them have the warmth of love; burning coals May darkness over them never loom For the sun will be better for their souls Never let their hopeful dreams be taken May them be able to bear every day Never let their steadfast faith be shaken Never let evil words be what they say Let them never be tempted, always strong Let them never be doubted, never wrong This is a sonnet I wrote back in High School.