TAKE TIME

Take time to cherish your babies
And give them all your love,
For they are God's little angels
And are truly sent from above.

Take time to show them the path,
And teach them right from wrong.
They grow up before your eyes,
Then suddenly they are gone.

Take time to hug and kiss them;
Give them a smile, not a frown.
You are storing up riches in Heaven
And creating jewels in your crown.

Take time to watch your little ones
And keep them from all harm.
There will soon be a day you'll wish
They were still tugging at your arm.

It seems one day they are underfoot
Scampering from room to room to play.
The next day they are graduating,
And planning their wedding day.

So, let's do it right the first time;
They're here for just a short stay.
You can't go back and do it again
Once they're grown and gone away.

Think about the risk you're taking
If you think these words aren't true.
Their future lies in your hands...
And it all depends on you.

~ Shirley Evans ~
© March 2001

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