To Every Parent

There are little eyes upon you,
And they are watching night and day;
There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say;
There are little hands all eager to do
Everything you do,
And a little child who's dreaming of
The day he'll be like you,

You're the little child's idol,
You're the wisest of the wise,
In his little mind about-you,
No suspicions ever rise;
He believes you devoutly,
Holds all you say and do;
He will say and do in your way,
When he's grown up to be like you.

There's a wide eyed little child
Who believes you're always right,
And his ears are always open,
And he watches day and night;
You are setting an example
Everyday in all you do
For the little child who's waiting
To grow up to be like you.

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