Larry Belt Poet Rhyme

Mirrors

What we teach our children
Determines who they'll be
They closely watch the life we live
And mimick what they see

We teach them how to love someone
And yes, we even teach them hate
We teach them what patience means
Each time we make them wait

We teach them to be honest
And to always keep your word
We teach them everyone's equal
No matter what they've heard

We teach them about kindness
And to lend a helping hand
We tell them about the things of God
And pray they understand

We teach them about finance
To be careful when they spend
We teach them to be faithful
To the ones they call a friend

We are our children's mirror
That reflect who they'll become
Be careful what you teach them
And be proud of what you've done

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Robert A. Dufresne February 5, 2011 at 7:50 PM wonderful poem of wisdom, Larry

Andrea Dietrich February 5, 2011 at 12:20 AM Excellent morality poem for teaching the importance of example! Luv, Andrea ps. I wish I could have been born around LIncoln's time to try to snag him. I would not have gone mad like mary did!

Ralph Taylor February 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM Outstanding, my friend. It's amazing the influence we have on our children. Very thought provoking piece. Awesome. Thanks for your kind comments. Best to you and yours. Be well. Have a super weekend. Ralph

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2011 at 11:22 AM Children do emulate their parents and other adults they respect, like teachers. We had best set a good example. Well said, Larry! Love, Carolyn

Michael Campbell February 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM I like this ink, well written, thanks for sharing :)

Francine Roberts February 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM wonderful piece