Page 64 - Poems by Alyson Malach - Childhood to Adulthood

Stop knife crime

In a world plagued by knife crime's strife,

We must come together to protect young life.

Parents, carers, and all who care,

It's �me to act, it's �me to share.

For parents, the first line of defence,

Teach your children love and common sense.

Guide them with wisdom, show them the way,

Ins�l in them values that will never sway.

Carers, lend your nurturing hand,

Provide a safe haven, a loving strand.

Listen to their worries, their fears, and their cries,

Offer support, wipe away their tears, and dry their eyes.

Government, it's �me to take a stand,
Implement policies that protect our land.

Invest in educa�on, in youth programmes too,

Create opportuni�es, help dreams come true.

Educators, in your hands lies the power,
To shape young minds, hour by hour.

Teach them empathy, teach them respect,

Equip them with knowledge, help them connect.

Family and friends, you play a role,

In shaping the lives of those you hold.
Be a posi�ve influence, a guiding light,

Encourage them to choose what's right.

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