No matter what, don’t lie to kids about impending death. The lie will grow and ultimately, span over lifetime’s breadth. Will learn a life of no resolve, acceptance comes as foe. Because in sorrow truth was hid, lies had a place to go. It penetrated virgin hearts – the kids kept hurt inside. Though hard […]
Poem Topic: Children
A Garden of One
Written for Diane Hofstede, an only child. The gardener looked quite puzzled while surveying flowery bed. The toil endured from daybreak prompted, “There’s no blossoms here”, he said. Suddenly one flower unfolded. All alone, its captured scent sprayed its mist, the sweetest fragrance, a glorious aroma as it went. Though it seemed alone in number, […]
Eye Your Children
Your eyes are on the clothes and shoes – Pray tell, then, where’s your child? Why do you allow distractions when Your restless child grows wild? Why, happy you, surveying sights, amassing Things as joy, Hear not the child, but take your eyes Off your sweet girl or boy. If you’re not looking out for […]
Give a Hand to Lamb Chop
Who would think, by hand and glove, a concept here as ought. A little lamb of gentle touch – that glove lives in our thought. Precious way to speak to kids. It teaches lessons fun. An entertaining form at which escape routes are not run. Alone without the hand in glove, lays limp – no […]
The Cream is in the Middle
Between the eldest, youngest breed, The middle is the cream. When growing up the obvious Of this, they would not dream. Reminds me of the cookie kind, An Oreo, great taste. Each child opens wide both its sides So no cream center wastes. At one time middle child themself Was youngest, so to speak. Then […]
Little One Lullabye
To the tune of: Lullaby and Goodnight Lullabies come at night, though you’re in God’s grand day time. You are missed with a kiss from earth’s family time line. Close your eyes for the prize, since the Savior adores you. You’re His love up above, where God’s promises are true. Open eyes – God’s surprise! […]
The Garden of this Age
The little buds, tender and warm, Bring beauty, life, especially charm. We see ourselves through teeny eyes And wonder, will they soon tell lies? They form a garden, so to speak, And though they bloom and grow, It seems so sad that when they burst The sad way some do go. Of course, it is […]
Sparkling Jewels for Jesus
Written for the children of Living Springs Wesleyan REFRAIN: We’re sparkling jewels for Jesus — we shine for all to see. Look close — a crown is forming in Christ’s eternity. Each gem is brightly colored, with the richness from God’s throne. There each one of us is wanted; our God saved us for His […]
Baby Pictures
When baby pictures surface, you fall back to simpler times. When life was new and biting did not constitute a crime. The picture is a print of sorts, like fingerprints provide. They show there’s no one else like you, unless one is at your side. Imagine just how precious this is what me and my […]
Adopted
Twice Adopted is the title of Michael Reagan’s recent book. Twice Adopted has a message, if you take a closer look. Michael’s dual blessing lingers as he dwells on it today. Reflecting on his lifetime, he wouldn’t want it any other way. First adopted by the Reagan’s (Ron and Jane to all their friends). Then […]