To my Son/Children...Don't Forget

They say that *‘life is what happens

While we’re busy making other plans’

If that is so, then son, I know
That soon you'll be a man

So before you discover

That you want to fly away

Will you listen for a moment

There are some things I want to say…

Don’t forget to live while you’re dreaming

But dream while you’re living too

Don’t forget to pray because above all others

My son, God loves you

And remember, for every choice we make

There is a consequence

And for every temptation come what may

There is a sure Defense

My dearest son, it’s a big, big world

Yet oh, so very small

Fix your hope above this scope

Of temperamental brawl

And don’t forget when the world is dark

And you feel all alone

I am as close as the front porch light

Or a telephone

And someday when you are so busy

Marveling at time’s swift flight

Don’t forget to call your mother

Even if its just to say 'good-night'
And don't forget, that in her prayers
She always holds you tight

© Janet Martin

Matthew was recalling some times we had when 'he was little'...

and that *quote hit me.