Tender the Child (tanka)

Larry,

I've said this before.. You have a way with the Tanka form, and this piece packs a very powerful punch.

Children learn from their parents. From day one, each tainted word can affect them for years to come...

Tainted is the key word here.. This poem is a powerful piece and I'm glad you took this message and placed it within the tanka form.. A small poem with a beyond powerful message. Very nice!