There is a smile on the lips of children; br There is a look of innocence, always; br They seem to forget and to forgive when, br Adults display a wretched, gloomy face! br br Oh, how they play about and love their play! br Oh, how they long for love and words of praise! br Oh, how they dream of presents from a fay! br And how they fall asleep or cry always! br br But, does this world not ill-treat children? br Do children have their freedom, entitled? br Are elders kind, giving them tender touch? br Many a time, their hearts seem anguish-filled! br br How can this world deny children their needs? br What kind of trees develop from ill-formed seeds?br br Dr John Celesbr br