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10/21/2008 02:39PM

Peter Pan Children
by Sandy Lujan

Years ago, a woman who worked in our Early Childhood program shared the following with us. She had memorized this poem (author unknown) when she was in elementary school. This ex-employee dedicated her life's work to serving people with developmental disabilities. And, she even went on to adopt children with developmental disabilities. We wanted to share this with you. Enjoy.

Peter Pan Children
They'll never grow up.
We think of that, as they trustingly hold our hand.
And we slow our pace to walk with them
In their never-never land.

"Never grow up." "Unfinished." "Imperfect."
Or so the "wise" men say.
But we know their souls
Grow taller and more beautiful every day.

Minds and bodies must turn to dust.
It will be the soul alone of Peter Pan children
And the rest of us
When we stand before God's Throne.

So weep not for these children
Or for those with the privilege
Of walking beside a Peter Pan child
And holding his hand, and LOVE.

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