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'had I'

Had I been a phone, I would have been loved even more By my mom and dad.

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Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 6/19/2017 2:33:00 AM

Was in the park, enjoying being with my little charge as we played together. Several other little children joined us, laughing and having fun in our make-believe game. Where were the parents or carers? Sat texting or on social media missing out on the magic of their children, totally unaware of the fun we were having. This haiku is genius Kaaviya.

Kaaviya Baskaran
Date: 6/19/2017 4:21:00 AM

Thank you. I hope this could make a difference in the indifferent attitude that some parents display towards their children.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/18/2017 7:02:00 AM

Wow! I worked for a while at an afterschool program. I hated when parents picked up their kids with a phone still attached to their ear.

Kaaviya Baskaran
Date: 6/19/2017 4:17:00 AM

Absolutely! Certainly it would be better if parents dedicate more time for their children who long for their affection, at least their attention.