In Gear

She taught him young how to walk,
But later he chose where to go.
She taught him his vocabulary,
But later he chose what to say.

She sang him a mother’s song,
But later he chose his own lyrics.
She even picked him out a spot in the choir,
But when he was older, he picked out the songs!

Life gives us an atlas and a compass,
But it is we who put our plans and live-in gear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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