A Child’s Prayer

Dear God, are You still awake? Have You got a minute or two? You’re pretty good at understanding, And I really need to talk to You. You see, Mommy came to tuck me in, Like she does every night. I was trying to play a trick on her, Since she can’t see without the light. … Read more

Children Are Like Kites

You spend years trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you are both breathless. They crash … they hit the roof … you patch, comfort and assure them that someday they will fly. Finally, they are airborne. They need more string, and you keep letting it out. They tug, and … Read more