Take Your Son Fishing

Take your son fishing,
While he's still dreaming, still wishing 
If you wait until it's too late,
For when he's too old to do what he's told,
You'll fail to make an impression.

Take tea with your daughter,
Day and night,
Tell her you love her,
And treat her right,
For when you grow old,she won't have to be told,
To take care of you in your twilight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 1:02 PM
Great messages, Timothy.
Mcguire Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 3:43 AM
Thank you
Sietesantos Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 9:31 PM
Thank you for sharing this important message that contains such great wisdom about family interaction and values. It reminds me of "Cats in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin - emphasizing the need to spend quality time with our loved ones especially our children when they're most impressionable! Beautifully done! Best wishes. Pandita
Mcguire Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 3:44 AM
I agree
Mcguire Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 3:43 AM
Thank you Pandita!
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