Saturday, October 1, 2011

When you thought I wasn't looking

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, 
and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, 
and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, 
and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, 
and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, 
and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, 
and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, 
and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, 
and I wanted to be everything that I could be. 

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and 
productive person when I grow up.

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