On Behalf of Children

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On  Behalf  of  Children





Reflecting past…for the future of our children

   Was the theme we chose last May

As National celebrates 100 years

   Thus we honor the PTA



For us to understand just why

   Of the needs addressed long last

See the courage and the insight

   Is to glimpse into the past



Embraced within a loving home

   With parents to teach and guide

Clean clothes, fresh food, security

   In warm beds they did abide



But many a child did stand-alone

   With none to guide or teach

Torn clothes, spoiled food, emptiness

   No loving arms did reach



In schools they learn to read and write

   Through parks they ran and played

As families gathered together at church

   In all their finery displayed



Yet one small child     apart      alone

   Someone else’s Mother did eye

Her heart forever touched

   When the child whispered “why?”



For they were mothers like You and I

   Who with families of there own

Felt the need to make a change

   And so the seeds were sewn



And thus they began to develop

   To unite, promote and secure

The welfare of all children

   For the present and the future



That all might have the advantage

   And the opportunity to excel

To raise to the highest standards

   Education on every level



For each and every one of you

   Have volunteered to give

Of your time and talents

   HOPE…eternally will live



That one small seed  -  100 years grown

   That might have never been

The mission of the PTA is

   ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN








Author's Notes/Comments: 

written for District PTA convention 1986

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