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You’ll turn two this coming July,
But I wonder who learned more this past year.
I’ve watched you learn to walk, even talk,
But it was I who graduated.

You have taught me so much,
In such a short amount of time.
Made me evaluate every aspect of my life,
Putting my priorities in order.

Your innocent smile, and knowing eyes,
Captured my mind and opened my heart.
Showed me the importance of life,
And how to live it.

You made me realize what was important,
What effect my devoted time could have.
You rewarded me when I did well,
While showing me my shortcomings.

You showed me how to forgive,
Have a good cry and then more on.
You showed me the purest of hearts,
And the importance of a determined mind.

I thought it was my job,
To teach you how to be grown-up.
To be a strong, independent, responsible person,
But it was you who taught me.
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My Child, My Teacher

Contributed by Jeff_Scott_Morehead on Sunday, 25th January 2004 @ 02:34:26 PM in AEST
Topic: dedicatedpoems

My Child, My Teacher

You’ll turn two this coming July,
But I wonder who learned more this past year.
I’ve watched you learn to walk, even talk,
But it was I who graduated.

You have taught me so much,
In such a short amount of time.
Made me evaluate every aspect of my life,
Putting my priorities in order.

Your innocent smile, and knowing eyes,
Captured my mind and opened my heart.
Showed me the importance of life,
And how to live it.

You made me realize what was important,
What effect my devoted time could have.
You rewarded me when I did well,
While showing me my shortcomings.

You showed me how to forgive,
Have a good cry and then more on.
You showed me the purest of hearts,
And the importance of a determined mind.

I thought it was my job,
To teach you how to be grown-up.
To be a strong, independent, responsible person,
But it was you who taught me.

Copyright Â© Jeff_Scott_Morehead ... [ 2004-01-25 14:34:26]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: My Child, My Teacher (User Rating: 1 )
by hawaii06 on Sunday, 25th January 2004 @ 03:11:20 PM AEST
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Very good poem...and it has an important message for younger people that they too can teach elders things...You changed my thoughts...I'm only 15..Now I think totally different...
Jamie

Re: My Child, My Teacher (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_Kalicharan on Sunday, 25th January 2004 @ 05:16:30 PM AEST
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Oh Jeff..once again, you have captured my heart with your heart-warming poetry. If I had to choose a favourite one of yours, I don't think I could.....
Hugs to the little 'teacher"....
Jenni

Re: My Child, My Teacher (User Rating: 1 )
by LOWMAN613 on Sunday, 25th January 2004 @ 05:35:27 PM AEST
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It is true children teach us just as much as we teach them,great write! Christina

Re: My Child, My Teacher (User Rating: 1 )
by Mouth on Sunday, 25th January 2004 @ 05:53:39 PM AEST
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You sound like a wonderful dad. We need more of those in the world. Good poem, it warmed my heart

Sarah

Re: My Child, My Teacher (User Rating: 1 )
by Necromant on Monday, 26th January 2004 @ 12:18:32 PM AEST
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Such undiluted love! You're an amazing Dad! Wish mine could be like you! Beautiful poem!
Anne :D

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