We look at a child, and we think we see the child we think we could have been or the child we were all over again.
We see dimples, we see fingers, we see toes that feel finer than the finest velvet. Softer than the softest down. We see chance.
We are so tempted to think we can mold – that we should – a child into going our way. To become what we want. Wanted so badly to be.
Stand up! Put your shoulders back! Don’t touch that! Pick up! Don’t talk back! Go to the school I tell you to. This is dressing for success. Only think you want to play with that. Like my game better. This profession, not that. Age and Experience have decided. You are a child. Remember that.
We are the ones who need to remember. There is A Plan that has little to do with us. If we feed our children well, if we listen, if we show instead of tell, if we keep a hand free to stop falls – not failures -- if we are here, rewarding and growing along with, our children will soon lead us as they travel with awe through The Great Adventure.
Shhhhhh. Close the storybook for now. So sweet in sleep. Such treasures not to keep.
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Reviews of "Each a Tiny Miracle Filled with Promise"
Such a sincere and wise message in this, Pea. Children need mostly the "subjective" rather than the "objective" to feed their minds and imaginations...with the basics of morality. We should let them lead us, rather than the opposite :o)
Absolutly beautiful Phylis and so true, we do tend to try to mould children into what we want them to be instead of letting them grow to be what they are,
thank you for sharing it,
Steve
Brilliant, yet a simple thing to understand. We stifle our children with all the dos and don'ts. Give them a chance to grow to be leaders, not followers. I really liked this poem. Good on you, Pea!
Very wise advice, Phyllis. And I dearly love the last verse.
They are uniquely made by the Creator.
Connie
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on November 30, 2006
Pea,
Oh this is pricelss.
"We are the ones who need
to remember. There is A Plan
that has little to do with us.
If we feed our children well,
if we listen, if we show
instead of tell,
if we keep a hand free
to stop falls – not failures --
if we are here, rewarding
and growing along with,
our children will soon lead us
as they travel with awe
through The Great Adventure."
Just heartfelt and beautiful..............
Your ministry of Angels that Care is so fantastic....
The right attitude towards children. Children must develop their own particular talents. We should however teach them what's right or wrong. That is our duty. Victor
Absolutely beautiful my friend and as a father and grandfather I couldn't agree more with you. It is sad though sometimes new parents don't have the wisdom of our years to understand the words you speak and they, like we did will also make the same mistakes. Great work.
I loved the poem and its message. You have quite rightly pointed out we can learn from our children. The Plan you say that has nothing to do with us, in reality, has everything to do with us, as you also point out.
If we feed our children well,
if we listen, if we show
instead of tell,
if we keep a hand free
to stop falls – not failures --
if we are here, rewarding
and growing along with,
I greatly enjoyed this poem
Rusty
Children love to sink their teeth into sweet and delicious fruit. This story and teaching will have them sinking their hearts into the Fruit of the Spirit.
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Micke
This makes me wish I could be a kid again
and throw water balloons at my friends
Best wishes
HH
peace and love, Carole
thank you for sharing it,
Steve
Carmen :-)
They are uniquely made by the Creator.
Connie
Oh this is pricelss.
"We are the ones who need
to remember. There is A Plan
that has little to do with us.
If we feed our children well,
if we listen, if we show
instead of tell,
if we keep a hand free
to stop falls – not failures --
if we are here, rewarding
and growing along with,
our children will soon lead us
as they travel with awe
through The Great Adventure."
Just heartfelt and beautiful..............
Your ministry of Angels that Care is so fantastic....
Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Love,
Joselyn
I reckon there is a Plan..a wonderful and mysterious Plan that is beyond our human comprehension..
Excellent poetry
God Bless
Peter
Love and respect,
CJ
Thanks for sharing!!
Love tinka
Fee
If we feed our children well,
if we listen, if we show
instead of tell,
if we keep a hand free
to stop falls – not failures --
if we are here, rewarding
and growing along with,
I greatly enjoyed this poem
Rusty