Take Time

I found a plaque in my Grandma's garage with this poem on it. I like the poem, (but the plaque will definitely be available at the garage sale we're hosting this coming weekend) so I thought I would post it here.

Take time to hold me on your lap,

To joke with me and make me laugh,

Take time, Mommy; this time will go so fast.

 

Take time to tuck me into bed,

To read that story you know by heart,

Take time, Mommy; soon these days will part.

 

Take time to exclaim over what I color,

To admire the things I make from clay,

Take time, Mommy; I'm growing up and away.

 

Take time to imagine or make-believe,

To play some childish, silly game,

Take time, Mommy; soon it won't be the same.

 

Take time to let me help you work,

To teach me the may things you know,

Take time, Mommy; enjoy me as I grow.

 

~Julie O'Brien