Asking Kids “Why?”
A Haiku Trio Dedicated to Futility
Biting your own tongue
Brings a more useful response
Than a spoken "Why?"
It closes kids' doors
And instantly plugs the ears.
Kids never know why.
If they could answer,
They would not be our children;
But little adults.
Published by David A. Reinstein, LCSW - Featured Contributor in Technology
Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, born in Boston and a relatively unscathed survivor of the 60 s. Fan of technology, guitars, creating music and poetry. Mental wellness coach, staff trainer and parent... View profile
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21 Comments
Post a Commentexcellent! very true!
Thanks, a great article.
What age group are we talking about?? Good one.
Tremendous wisdom in these haikus, David. Thanks!
I love it! So true!
Hi David - I'm sure you heard that we were slammed with a powerful snowstorm here in NY. Days w/o power and it appears that something is amiss with our site also - even though I've been offline for days - there are no notifications for today. I tried to publish a slideshow this morning - with sporadic Internet but no notifications went out. Unless it is our service here. What a nightmare all around. cheers
Well said :)
My grandsons favorite word.
Another good poem with points to ponder! Thanks.
Good point.