Once upon a time
There was a smart kid on the block
Strong, yet agile
Displaying a warm and welcoming culture

The kid would mis-behave
Every once in a way
But would always shelter the fragile
And thwart off any evil vulture

People grew fond of the kid
Guardians and others alike
The kid was quite well fed
As it grew financially and otherwise

The kid had an attitude of his own
Often envied by the neighbours
Who would always earn his daily bread
With charming ways that would surprise

Like any adolescent youth
This kid too had its share of troubles
But eventually grew
To be a promising fine icon

Someone, somewhere took the kid for granted
Guardians, society or both
Soon became a monster with the power it drew
Hapless, unsuspecting victims – he would strike on

None seemed to know
How to discipline this obese overgrown monster
Who was now bursting at the seams
Completely out of control, whether self or remote

Bewildered at the problems
He often brings home
Most dreams converted to screams
Evokes strong mixed feelings, that one can’t easily emote

One hopes that there is still hope
And that a miracle will dawn some day
For a kid that promising and with a bright smile
Cannot be abandoned with a bleak future

Each one needs to share the burden
Of undoing the wrong, one step at a time
Preventing the kid from growing senile
And act like a responsible mentor or teacher