Today
I Taught My Child
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When
I got mad today and hit my child
"For
his own good," I reconciled,
and
then I realized my plight..
Today,
I taught my child to fight.
When
interrupted by the phone,
I
said, "tell them I'm not home."
And
then I thought, and had to sigh..
Today
I taught my child to lie.
I
told the tax man what I made,
forgetting
cash that was paid,
And
than I blushed at this sad feat..
Today
I taught my child to cheat.
I
smuggly copied a cassette,
To
keep me from one more debt,
But
now the bells of shame must peal..
Today
I taught my child to steal.
Today
I cursed another race,
Oh
God, protect what I debase,
for
now, I fear it is too late..
Today
I taught my child to hate.
By
my example, children learn
That
I must lead in life's sojourn
In
such a way they are led
By
what
is done and not what is said.
Today
I gave my child his due
By
praise for him instead of rue.
And
now I have begun my guide;
Today
I gave my child his pride.
I
now have reconciled and paid
to
IRS all that I have made.
And
now I know that this dear youth,
Today
has learned from me the truth.
The
alms I give are not for show,
And
yet, this child must surely know
That
charity is worth the price:
Today
he saw my sacrifice.
I
clasp within a warm embrace
My
neighbor of another race.
The
great commandment from up above.
Today
I taught my child to love.
Someday
my child must face alone
This
fearsome undertone,
But
I have blazed a sure pathway:
Today
I taught my child to pray.
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