Peter Martin, Allenby Estate, Retreat
Mothers and Fathers of Tomorrow
Teach your children well
And give them all the peace
And love they need
Teach them of the past
But let them
not dwell in the past
For the past often occupies recorded failure
Hatred, bloodshed and wars
Teach them to love one another
The same as you loved each other
In that moment and that hour
Of their conception
Listen to their dreams
And mock them not
Encourage them positively
Teach them to be free
Mothers and Fathers of Tomorrow
Give unto your children
For giving is a noble deed
Let your children become noble in giving and deed
And lay the foundation
Of a better world for them
So they may live a better life
Founded on your better foundation
Protect them from their fears
And steer them into the world
Without any bitter tears
But with the comfort of love and peace
Children of the World
Learn to love and to forgive
You are the Future Generation
The hope of the nation
Honour your mother and father
And your days will be long
And prosperous in the land
Which your Creator has given you!
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