This poem represents much of where I feel many things start to go wrong in the lives of children. This can be where insecurities, self-doubt and many social disorders are formed. I had this put up at a primary school in Banbury many years ago

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School Days

At school children criticise the short, the fat the thin

And don’t take time to realise the feelings some have within

It is easy to compliment instead of causing pain

And this will help their confidence when they’re at school again

So no matter what colour, shape or size, or if its glasses that they wear

Make it a school exercise to show someone you care

Dave Earle