Through Your Eyes: My Child’s Gift to Me
By: Ainsley Earhart
The moment we met
I wrote down a list
Of all we would do
Of what not to miss.
We’d soar through the skies
On a super-fast plane
Speed past snowy hills
On a passenger train.
But on a trip to the park
You opened my eyes
Taught me life is a gift
Every day a surprise.
You spread your arms wide
Near a starling of blue
Leaping into the air
Head back, you flew.
You built mountains from sand
Played tag with a tree
Who would have guessed
You could teach me to see?
Squealing with joy
When you spotted a dog
Eyes smiling with wonder
At the croak of a frog.
You smelled every tulip
Gentle beauty so real
Who would have though
You could teach me to feel.
To slow down, take small steps
Make each moment last
The world is blue
If you’re spinning too fast.
The moment we met
I drew up a plan
To show you the world
To touch all you can.
Then you chased the wind
Whispered songs to the squirrels
Sitting still in the sun
Head bowed, soft curls.
Staring into the lake
You giggled with glee
Who could have known
You could teach me to be?
You danced in the puddles
When the rain pattered down
First we waltzed, then we sang
What a heavenly sound.
You counted the clouds
My heart pressed to your ear
Who would have known
You could teach me to hear?
To slow down, take small steps
Make each moment last
The would is a blue
If you’re spinning too fast.
The moment we met
I wrote down a list
Of all we would do
Of what not to miss.
But when you took my hand
My list fluttered away
For the world through your eyes
Shines brand-new every day.
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