Poems for Parents

A Time To Play Help Me Grow
Little Eyes Upon You

Time to Play

My hands were busy through the day,
I didn’t have much time to play,
The little games you asked me to,
I didn’t have much time for you.
I’d wash your clothes, I’d sew and cook,
But when you’d bring your picture book,
And ask me, please to share your fun,
I’d say, "A little later son."
I’d tuck you in all safe at night,
And hear your prayers, turn out the light,
Then tiptoe softly to the door,
I wish I’d stayed a minute more.
For life is short, and years rush past,
A little boy grows up so fast,
No longer is he at your side,
His precious secrets to confide.
The picture books are put away,
There are no children’s games to play,
No good-night kiss, no prayers to hear,
That all belongs to yesteryear.
My hands once busy now lie still,
The days are long and hard to fill,
I wish I might go back and do,
The little things you asked me to.

~Author Unknown~

Help Me Grow

Please...
Be consistent with me,
then I can trust your words and actions.
Comfort me when I'm scared, hurt, or sad,
then I'll know I'm okay,
even when I'm not feeling strong or happy.
Take responsibility for all your feelings
and actions, then I also won't blame others,
and I'll take responsibilty for my life.
Communicate what you feel hurt
or frightened about when you're angry at me,
then I'll feel I'm a good person and I'll learn
how to constructively deal with my feelings.
Tell me clearly and specifically what you want,
then I can hear you and I'll also know how to
communicate my needs in a positive way.
Express to me that I'm okay
even when my words or behavior may not be,
then I can learn from my mistakes
and have high self-esteem.
Balance your life between work and play,
then I can believe that I can grow up,
be responsible and still have fun.
Remember what you wanted
when you were my age,
then you'll better understand
my needs and interests.
Understand and accept me,
I may be different from you and I'm okay.
Treat me as an individual,
then I'll know that I can be my unique self.
Hug me and tell me that you care about me,
then I'll feel lovable
and I'll express my loving to others.

Thank you for hearing me
I LOVE YOU!!

~found at Mom's on the Web~

Little Eyes Upon You

There are little eyes upon you
and they're watching night and day.
There are little ears that quickly
take in every word you say.
There are little hands all eager
to do anything you do;
And a little girl who's dreaming
of the day she'll be like you.

You're the little angel's idol,
you're the wisest of the wise.
In her little mind about you
no suspicions ever rise.
She believes in you devoutly,
holds all you say and do;
She will say and do, in your way
when she's grown up just like you.

There's a wide-eyed little girl
who believes you're always right;
and her eyes are always opened,
and she watches day and night.
You are setting an example
every day in all you do;
For the little girl who's waiting
to grow up to be like you.