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Our Children

Our children By Franklin Price 12/30/2015 Our children are our legacy They are what we have raised If they do well because of that It is they who should be praised We must give all we can to them Not claim we did it all For when they reach a certain point It's for them to rise or fall They either have the wherewithal Or may fall a little short It's theirs for them to do or not The ball is in their court Don't ruin being part of it Trying to control just how they act They're grown and they are on their own With them you should make a pact Support them every way you can Not for any selfish need Give because you love them And help the tree grow from the seed They'll always be your babies But you have to let them go Or you'll end up having nothing From a child you don't even know

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Lin Lane

Date: 12/31/2015 6:25:00 AM

Boy, what sage advice. I've been blessed with two children who are my friends. I never give advice unless they ask for it, and that's resulted in them asking very often. I still have to bite my tongue once in a while, but you're right. They are responsible for their own choices and I'm so glad they most often make the right ones. You speak from experience, Franklin. Good job with the write and raising children.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/31/2015 9:28:00 AM

Yes you have. Thank you for the well wishes, and I wish you the same.

Franklin Price
Date: 12/31/2015 9:20:00 AM

I am so honored by your comment. I try to write to touch a spot in people's lives. It sounds like i've touched yours. I hope for a wonderful New Year for you, your family and friends.