Lessons from a Child

From the MacBook of the Yogini

I cherish her hair with my silky stroke

While my weary one soundly slept

Serenity, harmony did she invoke

And the intense need to protect

Compassion, innocence, acceptance, trust

Virtues we all should admire

For civilizations’ transcendence we must

Strive for these traits to aspire

Always in present, not future or past

My little one’s never afraid

Of those uncontrollable fates that have cast

Unknown prices yet to be paid

But her future is written, that which she creates

My daughter in all will excel

By example she’ll lead, as her nature relates

Joy to others, their own lives propel.

Saige laughs, no abandon inhibits her form

She dances and sings with her soul.

All whom she touches begins to transform

Before her our lives were not whole.

Presence of moment, forgiveness and grace

No matter if boisterous or mild.

All it takes is the smile on one precious face

By example, we learn from a child.

She sleeps in perfection, her features are pure,

The model of innocent bliss.

I’d sacrifice body, mind, soul and more,

But all that she needs is a kiss.

~Bridget Lennon

Monday, January 25, 2010

Lessons from a Child