If I had my Child to raise over again...

If I had my Child to raise over again,
I'd finger-paint more
And point my finger less.
I'd take my eyes off my watch,
And watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious,
And seriously play.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I'd be firm less often, and affirm much more.
If I had my Child to raise over again,
I'd teach less about the Love of Power,
And more about the Power of Love.
Diane Loomans

XOXO