Polka Dots Among Stripes

The adolescents of today are the innovators of tomorrow.

This is an idea that we all must remember when we showcase our images to upcoming generations.

We should sit back and take the time to honestly think.

How much of what we call our time should be their time?

Unquestionably, without a lot of our knowing, there is a generational battle going on.

Everyone is heading for success. Sometimes, we step on others to get there.

Many of us are so concerned with being in the limelight and receiving our 15 minutes of fame that we don’t notice when there is a polka dot in stripes.

There are mothers too busy chasing the pretty boys down the block to notice that their children are failing miserably in school.

Some of these mothers are so involved in altering their images to attract the dope boys that run the block that they don’t realize when their children are crying out for help.

We also aren’t seeing the polka dots that are buried under the stripes.

Many individuals are fascinated by the concept of “getting on” and reaching stardom beyond the so-called American dream.

They are so captivated that they forget about things that are truly important in life.

What happens when they reach the top; what happens once they are on?

Do they come back to their hometowns to help the polka dots that are lost amongst the stripes?

Some so, but a majority of don’t.

We have to realize what could result if we leave the polka dots in stripes, if we leave younger individuals alone when they have no future aspirations.

If we continue to allow some youth to settle as being failures in life, then who will construct the blue prints for tomorrow?

We have to pull the polka dots out so that they may have a promising future.

We must remain dedicated to all of the children that need help and haven’t been discovered yet.

One for the week: In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.

In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. Exodus 15:13.