I'd finger paint more, and point the
finger less.
I'd do less correcting, and more
connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and
watch with my eyes.
I
would care to know less, and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more
kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and
seriously play.
I'd run through more fields, and
gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging, and less
tugging.
I
would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd build self-esteem first, and the
house later.
I'd teach less about the love of
power,
And more about the power of
love.
It matters
not whether my child is big or small,
From this
day forth, I'll cherish it all.
Diana Loomans
