You Have Learned Well

A little poem I wrote today after watching my kiddos play...

 

 

You have learned well

My little one,

The words I speak,

My "special" tone.

 

You have learned

To get your way,

No matter what

The world may say.

 

You have learned

To stomp and cry,

And not give in

Without a whine.

 

You have learned

By being nice,

That sometimes others

Pay a price.

 

As I reflect

and self-inspect,

And watch the child

Who plays and smiles.

 

Your teacher was

Not man you see,

Your teacher has

always been me.

 

 

 

I know it's not a sweet happy little poem; but one that made me think for sure.

What is it that I am teaching my child by what I do.

Am I planting seeds of a character that she will have to pluck up later.

I know that each of our children are born with their own nature; but what am I

planting in their little gardens?  Am I planting more good than bad?

Are there things that I can do better to SHOW my children my faith?

Just some ponderings for the day :0)