A Gift of a Poem

When it was time for one of the children at my kindy to move on to school, he gave each of his teachers a gift of a poem written by his mum. A thoughtful, caring gesture that meant such a lot:

Two little eyes

Discovering what's new

Two little hands

Touching everything in view

A sweet little voice

Asking you why

A mischievous smile

And a whimpering cry

Two little feet

Jumping on the floor

A toddler's mission

Is to explore

And now the toddler is a little boy

Going off to school full of joy

Still with two eyes and hands

To discover and view

All things new

For what you have taught him will bode him well

When it's his turn to stand up in class and tell

Of all he has learnt

From all of you -

To stay independent, honest and true

For what more can I want for a stepping stone for my son

Than what you have guided him to become.