~ HOW DO I LEARN JUST WHO I AM ? ~
I learn from you who I am.
Within your eyes I see
reflected me.
Within your voice I hear
how you see me.
You are the mirror that I look into
and mold the image of myself.
I sense the way you hold me,
and from your touch
I feel my form, my shape.
And if I like what I see in
your eyes,
your voice,
your touch---
My heart responds and reaches out.
Then in its reaching, grows and grows,
until I see myself
as separate.
That separate self--in turn--
can love you back.
Because you taught me
who I am,
and I am loved.
~ REFLECTIONS OF A MOTHER ~
I gave you life,
but cannot live it for you.
I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.
I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.
I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot always decide for you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you
beautiful inside.
I can offer you advice, but I cannot accept it for you.
I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.
I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.
I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show
honor.
I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.
I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure.
I can tell you the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation.
I can tell you about drink, but I can't say "no" for you.
I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them.
I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you.
I can teach you about kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious.
I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral.
I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.
I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.
I can love you with unconditional love
All Of My Life
~ AND I WILL ~
Index Of Pages
PASSION & ROMANCE
HOPE & INSPIRATION
LAND OF DREAMS
LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
THE BEAUTY OF A WOMAN
MISCELLANEOUS
"How Do I Learn Just Who I Am" from the book "Listening to the Littlest" by Ruth Reardon
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