I guess you could say I've been in a contemplative mood, anticipating a new year, new beginnings and, in all honesty, used this poem as a forum for my concerns with the effect technology is having on our families, especially our kids. I'm sure you'll know what I mean when you read this.
Also, I haven't been doing much in the way of writing poetry and I'm not sure why, but perhaps this will start my wheels turning again. I've been thinking about doing another book so I guess I better get on the stick. But I digress...
IT’S
UP TO YOU
The
holidays are over.
A
new year has begun.
We
made so many memories,
With
families had fun.
But
now it’s time to think ahead
And
contemplate tomorrow.
Will
this year be the best one yet,
More
happiness than sorrow?
It’s
up to you to choose to be
A
person God is proud of,
Whose
true devotion never wanes?
With
faith that’s strong, not sort of.
But,
as they say, “Life happens”
And
sometimes God’s put last.
Our
days become so busy.
And
go by awfully fast.
We
often make excuses
For
prayers that don’t get said,
“We’re
just too tired for things like that
Before
we go to bed.”
And,
“Mealtime is so rushed for us.
No
time to eat and talk.”
And
if you make your kids sit still,
You
know they’ll surely balk.
For
in their eyes the Iphone’s it.
Besides
they’d rather text …
With
all their friends, not family.
They’ve
got to know what’s next.
So
step up, parents, take a stand, .
Don’t
worry if they fret.
If
you don’t put an end to this
You’ll
be full of regret.
Not
only will you lose your kids
To
techno this or that,
You’ll
find they’ve lost respect for you
And
that’s hard to combat.
So
set your sights on making this,
Your
very best beginning,
A
new year where you come to God
And
ask for help in living…
The
kind of life that puts God first,
That
leads by an example,
That
shows your kids God’s love through you;
His
portion’s always ample.
Remember
that you’re meant to be
A
parent not a friend…
That
guides with loving discipline.
They'll
know they can depend…
On
you no matter what they face
And
you can bet they’ll test
But
what they’ll find are parents who
Are
heads above the rest.
I’ll
say again, it’s up to you.
This
new year’s a blank slate.
Remember,
make the most of it.
Don’t
leave it up to fate.
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