Sign Language For Love
I got a sweet text yesterday
That brought a tear to my eye
It was from my 18 year old
And it almost made me cry
She somehow had remembered
Everytime she’d perform up front
The violin or some school play
For our faces her eyes would hunt
And when she would spot us out there
I’d make sure I would catch her eye
Then I’d quickly sign, “I love you”
Giving her courage to really try
As I stared down at my phone
I thanked God for this daughter of mine
How after all of these years
She remembered that little sign
As a parent I’ve made mistakes
Done some things I wish I'd forget
Now that she is so far from home
My heart just fills up with regret
But in her message short and sweet
There was love written in each line
I thank God that He’s gifted me
With a precious daughter so fine.
Parents, the small things that you do
May not seem like such a big deal
But when each sign bears your love
Your child’s heart you’re sure to steal
When the years have all sped away
And you remember that sweet smile
I hope a text will assure you
That each effort has been worthwhile
Eileen Manassian Ghali
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