TODAY I TAUGHT MY CHILD

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TODAY I TAUGHT MY CHILD

When I got mad today and hit my child
"For his own good," I reconciled,
And then I realized my plight....
Today, I taught my child to fight.

When interrupted by the phone,
I said, "tell them I'm not at home."
And then I thought, and had to sigh....
Today I taught my child to lie.

I told the tax man what I made,
Forgetting cash that was paid,
And then I blushed at this sad feat....
Today I taught my child to cheat.

I smuggly copied a cassette,
To keep me from one more debt,
But now the bells of shame must peal....
Today I taught my child to steal.

Today I cursed another race,
Oh God, protect what I debase,
For now I fear it is too late....
Today I taught my child to hate.

By my example, children learn
That I must lead in life's sojourn
In such a way they are lead
By what is done and not what's said.

Today I gave my child his due
By praise for him instead of rue.
And now I have begun my guide;
Today I gave my child his pride.

I now have reconciled and paid
To IRS all that I have made.
And now I know that this dear youth,
Today has learned from me the truth.

The alms I give are not for show,
And yet, this child must surely know
That charity is worth the price;
Today he saw my sacrifice.

I clasp within a warm embrace
My neighbor of another race.
The great commandment from up above.
Today I taught my child to love.

Someday my child must face alone
This fearsome undertone,
But I have blazed a sure pathway;
Today I taught my child to pray.

~~Author Unknown~~

Train up a child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Provervs 22:6 KJV