Friday, April 24, 2015

 

TODAY I TAUGHT MY CHILD

TODAY I TAUGHT MY CHILD

 

When I got mad today and hit my child

"For his own good, " I reconciled,

and then I realized my plight...

Today, I taught my child to fight.

 

When interrupted by the phone,

I said, "tell them I'm not home."

And then I thought, and had to sigh... 

Today I taught my child to lie.

 

I told the tax man what I made,

forgetting cash that was paid,

And then I blushed at this sad feat...

Today I taught my child to cheat.

 

I smugly copied a cassette,

To keep me from one more debt,

But now the bells of shame must peal...

Today I taught my child to steal.

 

Today I cursed another race,

Oh God, protect what I debase,

for now, I fear it is too late...

Today I taught my child to hate.

 

By my example, children learn

That I must lead in life's sojourn

In such a way they are led

By what is done and not what is said.

 

Today I gave my child his due

By praise for him instead of rue.

And now I have begun my guide;

Today I gave my child his pride.

 

I now have reconciled and paid

to IRS all that I have made.

And now I know that this dear youth,

Today has learned from me the truth.

 

The alms I give are not for show,

And yet, this child must surely know

That charity is worth the price:

Today he saw my sacrifice.

 

I clasp within a warm embrace

My neighbor of another race.

The great commandment from up above.

Today I taught my child to love.

 

Someday my child must face alone

This fearsome undertone,

But I have blazed a sure pathway:

Today I taught my child to pray.

 

-- Author Unknown

 

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