Listen, my Son

   

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When you smile, when you scowl

When you tease mischievously

When you work, when you play

I appraise you differently

…and son,

I praise and reprove you

Quite unlike any other

For you will treat your wife someday

The way you treat your mother

© Janet Martin

I commented to hubby today how I find myself noticing Matt's character; how I keep thinking about the quote; how you treat your mother is how you'll treat your wife. This quote is not speaking physically, but it is about character and character is shaped when we are young...and while this quote may not be true 100% of the time, I have seen it proven true more often than not.