Okay, not everything has to be a book, right? I have small things to share, and that is mostly because the younger your little one is, the less attention span they have. This poem is for the smallest of attention spans. Pete’s Feet By Matthew Mansfield Hello, my name’s Pete. I have two feet. Aren’t […]

Most of my poems are aimed at the curious minds. So many things we speak without considering where the words come from. In this poem, I explore why “common sense” is, and what it is; for, as we all know, much sense that’s out there today is not common. Common Sense By Matthew Mansfield Wit […]

My children are still young, and with that youth comes a lack of understanding about how to act. There are many things we do in our culture, which seem to be a curious thing, but each thing we do not only has a history, but a purpose. This poem was a way for me to […]

When dealing with children, or even teenagers, it’s difficult to express the importance of teamwork. Many times, our young people believe that they are the center of the universe, but in time and with a little bit of experience and wisdom, they can learn we each play a part in something greater than ourselves. A […]