Children Learn
What They Live

If a Child lives with criticism,
He learns to condemn,
If a child lives with hostility,
He learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame,
He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance,
He learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise,
He learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,
He learns justice.

If a child lives with security,
He learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,
He learns  to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance,
And friendship,
He learns to find love in the world.

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 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 a life's sojourn,
In such a way they are led,
by what is done, and not what is 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 with 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,
The fearsome undertone,
But I have blazed a sure pathway;
Today I taught my child to pray.
            Author unknown

When you thought
I wasn't looking...
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you hang my first painting
on the refrigerator, and I wanted to
paint another one...

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you feed a stray cat,
and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you make my favorite cake for me,
and I knew the little things are special things.

When you thought I wasn't looking
I heard you say a prayer,
and I believed there is a God
that I could always talk to.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I felt you kiss me good night,
and I felt loved.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw tears come from your eyes,
and I learned that sometimes things hurt,
but it's alright to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw that you cared,
and i wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I looked...and wanted to say...
Thanks for all the things I saw,
When you thought I wasnt' looking.
           Author unknown.

Bless The Beast and The Children
Bless the beast and the children
For in this world they have no voice
They have no choice.
Bless the beast and the children
For the world can never be
The world they see.
Light their way
When the darkness surrounds them
Give them love
Let it shine all around them.
Bless the beast and the children
Give them shelter from the storm,
Keep them safe,
Keep them warm.

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