If I Had My Child
To Raise Over Again

I'd build self-esteem first,
and the house later.

I'd finger paint more,
And point the finger less.

I would do less correcting,
and more connecting.

I'd take my eyes off my watch,
And watch with my eyes.

I would care to know less,
and know to care more.

I'd take more hikes,
And fly more kites.

I'd stop playing serious,
and seriously play.

I would run through more fields,
And gaze at more stars.

I would do more hugging
and less tugging.

I'd care less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.