Michael W Smith (Christian music star) is a new grandpa. In honor of his new grandson, the radio station is holding a contest to collect all kinds of advice and words of wisdom for the new parents. I saw the following and it made me cry. So...now it's your turn!
The Eyes of a Child
I see an ugly weed,
she sees a pretty flower.
I stayed at home sick.
He’s happy ‘cause daddy’s home.
Coloring with her is just one more thing to do.
She begins to glow when she colors with me.
I’m too tired to play another game.
Playing another game with me makes his day.
Does she have to bring me another wrapped present?
She gives her heart in the presents she wraps.
“I’m going in now, got stuff to do.”
“Daddy, don’t go in yet, we’ve only just begun.”
I want to sit alone, my feet upon the stool.
Sitting with me makes her feel warm and safe.
Do I have to watch him play in the bath again?
Every moment counts by the beat of his heart.
I need some down time, some time to rest.
She needs a goodnight kiss and a prayer with me.
Can I go to bed yet? - I have to work tomorrow.
It’s daddy’s turn to read him a book, sing him to sleep.
Laying down at days end, I close my eyes for sleep.
Closing their eyes for sleep,
they dream only of more daddy time tomorrow.
©K. Edward Bevers
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