I'm Just A Kid By Betty J.Ford* I'm just a kid you know I can have fun everyday I can enjoy myself and play Without a care in the world. I'm just a kid you know I can enjoy hot dogs, puppy dogs, peanut butter and butterflies. I can learn anything and everything I am taught - good and bad. I can experience new adventures And ask lots of questions Over and over again. I'm just a kid you see I can pretend to be A pirate, a teacher, A baker or even a preacher. But one day pretending will be over And I will become what I have learned So teach me well and remember I AM THE FUTURE With the potential to be leader Of this Nation one day. But right now - I'm just a kid! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Betty J. Ford is a musician, poet, member of NBCDI and Secretary of her local NAACP Chapter. This poem was inspired by children in an after-school program where she was a volunteer teacher helping children to memorize and recite poetry.